Mountain Cicada vs Alpine Dark Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Cicada | Alpine Dark Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadetta montana | Pholidoptera aptera |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm body length | 18-26 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia | Alps, Balkans |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Mountain Cicada
One of the few cicadas found at high elevations in Europe. Males produce a high-pitched continuous song from treetops.
Did You Know?
Its song is so high-pitched that many people cannot hear it.
Alpine Dark Bush-cricket
A large, dark bush-cricket found in alpine and subalpine scrublands. It is completely flightless with only vestigial wing stubs.
Did You Know?
Despite being wingless, males can still produce sound using their tiny residual wing stubs.