Thomson's Longhorn vs Razor Grinder Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thomson's Longhorn | Razor Grinder Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera thomsonii | Henicopsaltria eydouxii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 38-60 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Philippines | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thomson's Longhorn
A large and robust cerambycid from the Philippines with chocolate-brown elytra marked by irregular cream-colored patches. It is named after the 19th-century entomologist James Thomson. Larvae develop in breadfruit and mahogany trunks.
Did You Know?
Pupation occurs in a chamber lined with wood shavings that the larva compacts into smooth walls.
Razor Grinder Cicada
A large cicada known for its distinctive high-pitched grinding call that sounds like metal being sharpened on a grindstone. It is common in the eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud and persistent that it can make conversation difficult for people standing near a calling tree.