Putnam's Cicada vs Turanian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Putnam's Cicada | Turanian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypedia putnami | Turcoraphidia amara |
| Order | Hemiptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Central Asia, Turkey, Iran |
| 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.
Turanian Snakefly
A snakefly native to Central Asia and the Middle East, inhabiting arid mountainous woodlands. It is one of the few raphidiopterans adapted to semi-arid environments.
Did You Know?
Turanian snakeflies thrive in some of the driest habitats occupied by any raphidiopteran species.