Polka-dot Fruit Chafer vs Giant Malaysian Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polka-dot Fruit Chafer | Giant Malaysian Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyprolais hornimani | Megapomponia merula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 65-75 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya) | Malaysia, Borneo, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Polka-dot Fruit Chafer
A vivid green chafer beetle covered with small white spots across the elytra. It is found feeding on flowers and ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
Their white spots are formed by waxy secretions that fill tiny pits in the cuticle surface.
Giant Malaysian Cicada
A massive cicada from Southeast Asian rainforests, rivaling the empress cicada in size. Its deep, resonant call carries far through the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can approach 20 cm, making it one of the largest flying hemipterans alive.