Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada vs Razor Grinder Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada | Razor Grinder Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Okanagana hesperia | Henicopsaltria eydouxii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Razor Grinder Cicada
A large cicada known for its distinctive high-pitched grinding call that sounds like metal being sharpened on a grindstone. It is common in the eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud and persistent that it can make conversation difficult for people standing near a calling tree.