Alpine Blue vs Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Blue | Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Albulina orbitulus | Okanagana hesperia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 24-30 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Scandinavia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Blue
A small, silvery-blue butterfly found only in high alpine grasslands. Males have pale blue uppersides while females are brownish.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a narrow altitudinal band and rarely descends below 1800 meters.
Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
A medium-sized dark cicada found in sagebrush steppe and desert grasslands. Males call from low shrubs during the heat of summer afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs may spend up to five years underground feeding on root fluids before emerging as adults.