Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket vs Imperial Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket | Imperial Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quesada gigas | Eacles imperialis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 80-135 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Eastern North America, Mexico, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
One of the largest Neotropical cicadas with a body length exceeding 60 mm. It has greenish transparent wings and a robust body, producing an enormously loud call.
Did You Know?
In Costa Rica and Brazil, it is commonly called 'chicharra' and its deafening chorus marks the transition from dry season to wet season.
Imperial Moth
A large moth with bright yellow wings variably marked with purple-brown spots and patches. It is one of the most recognizable saturniids in the Americas.
Did You Know?
The imperial moth has declined dramatically in the northeastern United States, likely due to parasitic flies introduced for gypsy moth control.