Redeye Cicada vs Cedar Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redeye Cicada | Cedar Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psaltoda moerens | Sandalus niger |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Rhipiceridae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 15-24 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Redeye Cicada
A striking Australian cicada with bright red eyes and a dark body. Large choruses create a deafening noise in urban and suburban areas.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences in Sydney can produce collective noise levels rivaling a rock concert.
Cedar Beetle
A parasitoid beetle whose larvae feed on cicada nymphs underground.
Did You Know?
Adults have no functional mouthparts and live only long enough to mate.