Mountain Cicada vs Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Cicada | Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadetta montana | Okanagana hesperia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm body length | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia | North America |
| 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.
Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
A medium-sized dark cicada found in sagebrush steppe and desert grasslands. Males call from low shrubs during the heat of summer afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs may spend up to five years underground feeding on root fluids before emerging as adults.