Empress Cicada vs Malagasy Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Empress Cicada | Malagasy Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pomponia imperatoria | Leptomyrina phidias |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 70 mm body, 200 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Empress Cicada
The largest cicada species in the world with a wingspan up to 200 mm. Found in the rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia. Its body length exceeds 70 mm.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan of 20 cm, this is the worlds largest cicada — it is so heavy that it makes an audible buzzing thump when it crashes into tree trunks while flying.
Malagasy Blue Butterfly
A small butterfly with brilliant blue upperwings in males and more subdued brown in females. The underwing surface has fine dark streaks on a silvery white background.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars are unusual among lycaenids in feeding on lichens rather than the more typical ants or plant tissue.