Schizonotus Chalcid vs Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Schizonotus Chalcid | Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schizonotus sieboldi | Aleeta curvicosta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chalcididae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Schizonotus Chalcid
A parasitoid of mason bee larvae found across temperate Asia. It enters the sealed mud nests of Osmia bees to lay its eggs on the developing bee larvae.
Did You Know?
It times its attack to coincide with the brief window when mason bee cells are sealed but larvae are still vulnerable.
Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada
A large Australian cicada with a distinctive loud call and green-brown coloring. It has a characteristic curved costa on the forewing that gives it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Its loud buzzing call often begins at dawn and is one of the first sounds of an Australian summer morning in the bush.