Oak Treehopper vs Provencal Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Treehopper | Provencal Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycotis vittata | Lyristes plebejus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 36-42 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Treehopper
A colorful treehopper that feeds on oak twigs in eastern North America. Females exhibit maternal care by straddling their egg masses to protect them from parasitoids.
Did You Know?
Color morphs range from turquoise to red-orange depending on the population.
Provencal Cicada
A large European cicada iconic to the Mediterranean region, especially Provence. Its loud continuous song is a defining sound of southern French summers.
Did You Know?
It is such a cultural symbol of Provence that ceramic cicada ornaments are sold as souvenirs across the region.