Wallace's Long-Armed Beetle vs Double Drummer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallace's Long-Armed Beetle | Double Drummer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus parryi | Thopha saccata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Euchiridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 60-70 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia) | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Wallace's Long-Armed Beetle
A large, rare beetle with extremely elongated forelegs in males. Named for the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace who first described it.
Did You Know?
Males' front legs can be longer than their entire body, used for gripping females during mating.
Double Drummer Cicada
Australia's largest cicada, producing an extremely loud call. Males have large hollow abdominal sacs that amplify their song.
Did You Know?
Their call can exceed 100 decibels, making them one of the loudest insects on Earth.