Spotted Xiphydriid Wood Wasp vs Double Drummer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Xiphydriid Wood Wasp | Double Drummer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xiphydria camelus | Thopha saccata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Xiphydriidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 12-21 mm | 60-70 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Xiphydriid Wood Wasp
A slender wood wasp with a distinctively elongated neck-like pronotum and white spots on a dark body. Females bore into hardwood trees to lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Like horntails, Xiphydria wood wasps carry symbiotic fungi in special pouches called mycangia, which they inject into wood during egg-laying.
Double Drummer Cicada
Australia's largest cicada, producing an extremely loud call. Males have large hollow abdominal sacs that amplify their song.
Did You Know?
Their call can exceed 100 decibels, making them one of the loudest insects on Earth.