Zanna Lanternfly vs Giant Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zanna Lanternfly | Giant Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanna nobilis | Tetrodontophora bielanensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Collembola |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 50-60 mm | 6.0-9.0 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Zanna Lanternfly
An African lanternfly with a distinctive upturned snout-like head process and brown cryptic forewings. The hindwings are boldly patterned with red or orange and black.
Did You Know?
African lanternflies of the genus Zanna are the ecological equivalents of the Neotropical Fulgora, showing convergent evolution in head morphology.
Giant Springtail
One of the largest springtails in the world, with a metallic blue body. It lives in forest soil and leaf litter in Central Europe.
Did You Know?
At up to 9 mm long, this species is a giant among springtails which typically measure less than 2 mm.