Putnam's Cicada vs Giant Bornean Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Putnam's Cicada | Giant Bornean Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypedia putnami | Pyrops whiteheadi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Putnam's Cicada
A small, dark cicada found in arid pinyon-juniper woodlands of the western US. It produces quiet clicks rather than the loud buzzing of typical cicadas.
Did You Know?
Instead of singing, males attract females by tapping their wings together to produce soft clicking sounds.
Giant Bornean Lanternfly
A spectacular lanternfly from Borneo with an elongated horn-like head process and vivid coloring. The function of the snout remains debated — possibly mimicry or balance.
Did You Know?
Despite being called lanternflies, these insects do not actually produce light — the myth dates to the 1600s when scientist Maria Sibylla Merian claimed they glowed.