Silky Lacewing vs Large Brown Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silky Lacewing | Large Brown Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psychopsis illidgei | Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Psychopsidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Japan, Eastern China, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silky Lacewing
A beautiful Australian lacewing with large, rounded wings covered in intricate patterns resembling tree bark. It rests with wings flat against surfaces for camouflage.
Did You Know?
Silky lacewings belong to an ancient family with fossils dating back to the Jurassic period, over 160 million years ago.
Large Brown Cicada
A common Japanese cicada known as 'aburazemi' with opaque brownish wings, unusual among cicadas. It produces an oil-sizzling sound that fills urban and forested areas in summer.
Did You Know?
Its Japanese name 'aburazemi' means 'oil cicada' because its call sounds like oil sizzling in a frying pan.