Venezuelan Pebble Toad Fly vs Masked Devil Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Venezuelan Pebble Toad Fly | Masked Devil Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pantophthalmus bellardii | Cyclochila virens |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pantophthalmidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body length | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Peru) | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Venezuelan Pebble Toad Fly
One of the largest flies in the world, with robust bodies reaching 40 mm and a wingspan exceeding 70 mm. The larvae develop inside rotting tree trunks. Adults resemble large bumblebees and are strong, buzzing fliers attracted to fermenting sap.
Did You Know?
It is among the largest flies on Earth, with larvae that bore through hardwood so effectively they were once thought to be beetle larvae.
Masked Devil Cicada
A large Australian cicada with vivid green coloring and a loud, piercing call. It is closely related to the Green Grocer and can be found in similar habitats.
Did You Know?
Australian children have created an elaborate folklore around cicada shell collecting, with different species assigned varying levels of rarity and value.