Noisy Tachinid vs Kaempfer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noisy Tachinid | Kaempfer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachina fera | Platypleura kaempferi |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Noisy Tachinid
A large tawny-orange tachinid fly commonly found basking on vegetation in late summer. It parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars in European habitats.
Did You Know?
It produces a loud buzzing sound in flight that is distinctly audible from several meters away.
Kaempfer Cicada
A small cicada with cryptic bark-like coloration and a distinctive rattling call. It is named after the German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer who studied Japanese natural history.
Did You Know?
Known as 'niiniizemi' in Japan, it is one of the first cicadas to begin calling in early summer, heralding the start of the cicada season.