Winged Stick Insect vs Clanger Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Winged Stick Insect | Clanger Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megacrania batesii | Psaltoda claripennis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 100-140mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Winged Stick Insect
A large bright green stick insect with well-developed wings that can fly short distances. It feeds on pandanus palms along tropical coastlines. When threatened it sprays a peppermint-scented defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
It sprays a liquid that smells exactly like peppermint oil from glands in its thorax when threatened.
Clanger Cicada
A medium-sized cicada known for its sharp, metallic clapping call that distinguishes it from other Australian cicadas. It is widespread across coastal and tablelands regions of New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Its name 'claripennis' means clear wings, referring to its transparent, lightly veined wing membranes.