Spiny Longhorn Beetle vs Masked Devil Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spiny Longhorn Beetle | Masked Devil Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthophorus serraticornis | Cyclochila virens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 50-85 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spiny Longhorn Beetle
One of Africa's largest longhorn beetles with serrated antennae and powerful mandibles. Dark brown to black and heavily armored.
Did You Know?
Males produce loud stridulating sounds by rubbing their thorax, audible from several meters away.
Masked Devil Cicada
A large Australian cicada with vivid green coloring and a loud, piercing call. It is closely related to the Green Grocer and can be found in similar habitats.
Did You Know?
Australian children have created an elaborate folklore around cicada shell collecting, with different species assigned varying levels of rarity and value.