Giant Malaysian Cicada vs Rhetenor Blue Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Malaysian Cicada | Rhetenor Blue Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megapomponia merula | Morpho rhetenor |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm body length | 120-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Borneo, Southeast Asia | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Giant Malaysian Cicada
A massive cicada from Southeast Asian rainforests, rivaling the empress cicada in size. Its deep, resonant call carries far through the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can approach 20 cm, making it one of the largest flying hemipterans alive.
Rhetenor Blue Morpho
A strikingly vivid Morpho species known for its intensely saturated metallic blue coloring, considered by many to be the most brilliant of all Morpho species. The underwings are plain brown, lacking the prominent eyespots of related species. Males are frequently seen gliding along river corridors in lowland rainforests.
Did You Know?
Its wings reflect nearly 70% of blue light, making it one of the most reflective biological surfaces known.