Provencal Cicada vs Grandidier's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Provencal Cicada | Grandidier's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lyristes plebejus | Yanga grandidieri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 36-42 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Mediterranean | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Grandidier's Cicada
A large, robust cicada with opaque brownish wings marked with darker infuscations and a broad pronotal collar. Males produce loud buzzing calls during the warm season.
Did You Know?
It was named after Alfred Grandidier, the famous French naturalist who extensively documented Madagascar's wildlife in the 19th century.