Provencal Cicada vs Robust Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Provencal Cicada | Robust Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lyristes plebejus | Meimuna opalifera |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 36-42 mm | 30-35 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Mediterranean | Japan, China, Taiwan |
| 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.
Robust Cicada
A common East Asian cicada known as 'tsukutsuku-boshi' in Japan. Its rhythmic song marks the end of summer in Japanese culture.
Did You Know?
Its song has a distinctive rhythmic pattern that Japanese people interpret as saying 'tsukutsuku-boshi' repeatedly.