Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada vs Copper Jewel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada | Copper Jewel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleeta curvicosta | Hypochrysops ignitus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Australia |
| 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.
Copper Jewel
Brilliant coppery-orange upper wings with iridescent purple-blue reflections. One of Australia's most striking lycaenid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are attended by meat ants that protect them in exchange for sugary secretions.