Amazonian Cicada vs Peacock Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Cicada | Peacock Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fidicina mannifera | Pterochroza ocellata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | Amazon Basin, Guianas, Peru |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Peacock Katydid
A large katydid that mimics dead leaves at rest but reveals huge eyespots on its hind wings when threatened. The eyespot display startles predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it flashes vivid eyespots on its hindwings that resemble the stare of a large predator.