Walker's Cicada vs Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walker's Cicada | Hemlock Woolly Adelgid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen pronotalis | Adelges tsugae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Adelgidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 0.8-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Walker's Cicada
A large cicada of the southern United States with a distinctive loud buzzing call. It prefers hot, open habitats and sings during peak afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Thomas J. Walker who studied insect acoustics extensively.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
A devastating invasive pest of eastern hemlock in North America, originally from East Asia. It feeds at the base of needles, killing branches and eventually the tree.
Did You Know?
It has killed millions of hemlocks from Georgia to Maine since its detection in the 1950s.