Papuan Cicada vs Pink Wax Scale Whitefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Papuan Cicada | Pink Wax Scale Whitefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Baeturia conviva | Aleurocanthus woglumi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Aleyrodidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Guinea, Oceania | Asia (native), Americas, Africa (invasive) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Papuan Cicada
A cicada endemic to New Guinea, part of the most species-rich cicada genus in the region. Males produce distinct clicking or buzzing calls.
Did You Know?
The genus Baeturia contains over 70 species, nearly all restricted to New Guinea and nearby islands.
Pink Wax Scale Whitefly
Known as the citrus blackfly, this whitefly has dark sooty-colored pupae that distinguish it from other whitefly species. Heavy infestations coat leaves in thick black sooty mold.
Did You Know?
It was successfully controlled in many countries using the parasitoid wasp Amitus hesperidum, one of the classic triumphs of biological pest control.