Totara Longhorn Beetle vs Black Prince Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Totara Longhorn Beetle | Black Prince Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylotoles costatus | Psaltoda plaga |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 1-2 cm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | Australia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Totara Longhorn Beetle
A longhorn beetle endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. It breeds in dead wood of native Dracophyllum trees.
Did You Know?
The Chatham Islands have been so heavily deforested that many of their endemic insects are now critically rare.
Black Prince Cicada
A prized Australian cicada with a jet-black body, popular among children who collect cicada shells. It is less common than the green grocer.
Did You Know?
Australian children traditionally consider finding a Black Prince shell a prized achievement during summer.