Spotted Black Cicada vs Two-toothed Goldenring

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Spotted Black Cicada Two-toothed Goldenring
Scientific Name Gaeana maculata Cordulegaster bidentata
Order Hemiptera Odonata
Family Cicadidae Cordulegastridae
Size 40-50 mm 70-80 mm
Habitat Mountains Mountains
Diet Sap Feeders Omnivores
Regions Southern China, Vietnam, Laos Europe
Conservation Least Concern Near Threatened

Spotted Black Cicada

A stunning cicada with jet-black wings adorned with bright yellow or white spots. It is one of the most colorful and sought-after cicadas among collectors.

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Did You Know?

Its bold aposematic wing pattern may serve as a warning to predators, though the extent of its chemical defenses is not fully understood.

Two-toothed Goldenring

A large, dark goldenring dragonfly of central European mountain streams. It is distinguished from other goldenrings by two tooth-like projections on the occipital triangle.

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Did You Know?

Its larvae develop in tiny trickles of spring water no wider than a hand, unlike most large dragonflies.