Sandstone Squeaker Cicada vs Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sandstone Squeaker Cicada | Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pauropsalta annulata | Anthia thoracica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sandstone Squeaker Cicada
A small Australian cicada that produces a high-pitched squeaking call. It is commonly found on sandstone rock faces and nearby vegetation.
Did You Know?
Its tiny size and quiet call make it one of the most easily overlooked cicadas in Australia.
Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle
A very large southern African ground beetle with bold white markings on a black body. It is one of the largest carabids in the world.
Did You Know?
It can spray formic acid from its abdomen up to 30 centimeters when threatened.