Anna's Eighty-Eight vs Lyric Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anna's Eighty-Eight | Lyric Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria anna | Neotibicen lyricen |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru | Eastern and Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Anna's Eighty-Eight
A small neotropical butterfly with bright blue-green upper wings and a striking black-and-white numeral pattern underneath. It is closely related to Cramer's eighty-eight.
Did You Know?
Despite being named for the number pattern, many individuals actually display patterns closer to '89' than '88.'
Lyric Cicada
A medium-large cicada with a lyre-shaped marking on the dorsal thorax that gives it its name. Its call is a continuous, high-pitched whine heard from mid-summer into early fall.
Did You Know?
The name 'lyricen' refers to the lyre-shaped pattern on its mesonotum, visible when viewed from above.