Redeye Cicada vs Columbian Flower Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redeye Cicada | Columbian Flower Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psaltoda moerens | Poekilloptera phalaenoides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Flatidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Central America, South 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.
Columbian Flower Planthopper
A large and spectacular flatid with broad white wings marked with black spots, closely resembling a moth. Groups of nymphs produce masses of white waxy filaments on branches.
Did You Know?
Clusters of waxy-coated nymphs on a branch can look like a fungal growth or cotton mass, providing effective communal camouflage.