Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada vs Abisara echerius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada | Abisara echerius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleeta curvicosta | Abisara echerius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada
A large Australian cicada with a distinctive loud call and green-brown coloring. It has a characteristic curved costa on the forewing that gives it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Its loud buzzing call often begins at dawn and is one of the first sounds of an Australian summer morning in the bush.
Abisara echerius
Dark brown butterfly with purple sheen and a short tail on each hindwing. One of the few Asian riodinids, commonly called the Plum Judy.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of metalmark species found outside of the Americas.