Bladder Cicada vs Sweetheart Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bladder Cicada | Sweetheart Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cystosoma saundersii | Catocala amatrix |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm | 75-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the southern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bladder Cicada
An Australian cicada with a remarkably inflated translucent green abdomen in males. The hollow abdomen acts as a resonating chamber for its call.
Did You Know?
The male's abdomen is almost entirely hollow and balloon-like, functioning as a living loudspeaker.
Sweetheart Underwing
A large underwing moth with mottled gray-brown forewings and rosy-pink hindwings crossed by black bands. It is one of the most attractive members of the underwing genus.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name amatrix means 'sweetheart' in Latin, referring to the rosy-pink color of its hidden hindwings.