Lyric Cicada vs Green Silver-lines
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lyric Cicada | Green Silver-lines |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen lyricen | Pseudoips prasinana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nolidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern and Southeastern United States | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lyric Cicada
A medium-large cicada with a lyre-shaped marking on the dorsal thorax that gives it its name. Its call is a continuous, high-pitched whine heard from mid-summer into early fall.
Did You Know?
The name 'lyricen' refers to the lyre-shaped pattern on its mesonotum, visible when viewed from above.
Green Silver-lines
A vivid bright-green moth with three diagonal white or silver lines across each forewing. It is one of the most beautiful small moths encountered at light traps.
Did You Know?
Unlike most green moths, its colour is relatively stable and does not fade quickly in museum collections.