Razor Grinder Cicada vs South American Tortoise Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Razor Grinder Cicada | South American Tortoise Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicopsaltria eydouxii | Stolas coalita |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Razor Grinder Cicada
A large cicada known for its distinctive high-pitched grinding call that sounds like metal being sharpened on a grindstone. It is common in the eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud and persistent that it can make conversation difficult for people standing near a calling tree.
South American Tortoise Beetle
A moderately large tortoise beetle with a distinctive pattern of dark markings on a lighter background, with broadly expanded elytral margins. Found in tropical South American forests.
Did You Know?
The broadly expanded margins of its shell-like body can be pressed flat against a leaf surface, creating a sealed edge that is nearly impossible for predators to breach.