Silken Fungus Beetle vs Putnam's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silken Fungus Beetle | Putnam's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophagus lycoperdi | Platypedia putnami |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cryptophagidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silken Fungus Beetle
A tiny beetle found inside puffball fungi and in moldy grain stores. Covered in fine silky hairs. Part of a poorly-known beetle family that feeds on fungal spores and molds.
Did You Know?
So tiny and hidden inside puffball fungi that it is almost never seen despite being common.
Putnam's Cicada
A small, dark cicada found in arid pinyon-juniper woodlands of the western US. It produces quiet clicks rather than the loud buzzing of typical cicadas.
Did You Know?
Instead of singing, males attract females by tapping their wings together to produce soft clicking sounds.