Superb Green Cicada vs White-lined Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Superb Green Cicada | White-lined Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen superbus | Goliathus orientalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 50-100 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona | Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Superb Green Cicada
A large and strikingly green cicada of the American Southwest with a powerful buzzing song. It is one of the most robust cicada species in North America.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud it can reach over 100 decibels, making it one of the noisiest insects in North America.
White-lined Goliath Beetle
A striking goliath beetle with bold white longitudinal stripes on a dark background. It inhabits forests of Central and East Africa.
Did You Know?
Males use their cephalic horns to flip rivals off tree branches during territorial disputes.