Putnam's Cicada vs Oak Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Putnam's Cicada | Oak Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypedia putnami | Caliroa quercuscoccineae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 4-5 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Oak Slug Sawfly
A slug-like sawfly larva that skeletonizes oak leaves in North America. Severe infestations cause browning of the canopy by midsummer.
Did You Know?
The slimy larval coating deters most predators except for a few specialized parasitoid wasps.