African Cicada vs Tiridates Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Cicada | Tiridates Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypleura hirtipennis | Charaxes tiridates |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm body length | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, DRC) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Cicada
A large cicada with brownish wings and a stout body. Males produce a deafening chorus using specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen during the hot hours of the day.
Did You Know?
The sound of a cicada chorus can reach over 100 decibels, making them among the loudest insects in the world.
Tiridates Charaxes
A spectacular large forest butterfly with vivid blue and black upperside and ornate brown and white underside markings. It is a powerful glider that soars through the forest canopy. Two prominent tails extend from the hindwings.
Did You Know?
This species has been recorded flying at heights exceeding 30 meters in the forest canopy, rarely descending to ground level.