Achilles Morpho vs Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Achilles Morpho | Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho achilles | Quesada gigas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 95-120 mm wingspan | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Achilles Morpho
A medium-sized morpho with a bright blue band across dark brown-black wings. It flies rapidly through the forest understory in a distinctive bobbing pattern.
Did You Know?
Its blue band appears to flash on and off as it flies, because the brown undersides show with each wingbeat.
Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
One of the largest Neotropical cicadas with a body length exceeding 60 mm. It has greenish transparent wings and a robust body, producing an enormously loud call.
Did You Know?
In Costa Rica and Brazil, it is commonly called 'chicharra' and its deafening chorus marks the transition from dry season to wet season.