Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada vs Macrosoma tipulata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada | Macrosoma tipulata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleeta curvicosta | Macrosoma tipulata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Macrosoma tipulata
Slender moth-butterfly with elongated brown-gray wings and long legs. Nocturnal and rarely encountered, attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Like other hedylids, it can detect bat echolocation and perform evasive aerial maneuvers.