Scissor Grinder Cicada vs Deer Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scissor Grinder Cicada | Deer Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen pruinosus | Cephenemyia stimulator |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Deer Bot Fly
A parasitic fly that deposits larvae in the nostrils of roe deer. The larvae develop in the pharyngeal region before being sneezed out.
Did You Know?
Once erroneously claimed to fly at over 1,300 km/h, making it a famous example of scientific exaggeration.