Amazonian Cicada vs Natterer's Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Cicada | Natterer's Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fidicina mannifera | Heliconius nattereri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | Southeastern Brazil |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Amazonian Cicada
A large green and brown cicada with a powerful buzzing call that echoes through the Amazonian canopy. Males produce sound using specialized tymbals on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
Its call can exceed 100 decibels at close range, making it one of the loudest insects in the Amazon.
Natterer's Longhorn Beetle
A rare heliconiine butterfly endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. One of the most threatened butterflies in the Americas. Has lost most of its habitat to deforestation.
Did You Know?
Has lost over 93% of its Atlantic Forest habitat, surviving only in small forest fragments.