Scissor Grinder Cicada vs Australian Satin Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scissor Grinder Cicada | Australian Satin Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen pruinosus | Perga lewisi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scissor Grinder Cicada
A large North American annual cicada with a buzzing call resembling a grinding wheel. Its body is coated in a whitish waxy pruinose layer.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the call's resemblance to the sound of a knife sharpener at work.
Australian Satin Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with a satiny dark blue-black body. Larvae are robust and feed in clusters on eucalyptus foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae tap their bodies rhythmically against the branch when disturbed, producing vibrations that may alert other larvae in the colony.