Twolined Chestnut Borer vs Minmin Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twolined Chestnut Borer | Minmin Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus bilineatus | Hyalessa maculaticollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 5–12 mm | 33-38 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Parks |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Twolined Chestnut Borer
A jewel beetle that attacks stressed oaks and chestnuts in eastern North America. It is named for two pale stripes running along its wing covers.
Did You Know?
Drought-stressed oaks are highly susceptible, and repeated attacks over two to three years can kill large trees.
Minmin Cicada
A Japanese cicada known as 'minminzemi' with a green and black body and transparent wings. Its distinctive 'min-min-min' call is one of the iconic sounds of Japanese summer.
Did You Know?
Its call is so culturally significant in Japan that it is frequently used as a sound effect in anime and films to instantly establish a summer setting.