Lyric Cicada vs Gum Leaf Skeletoniser
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lyric Cicada | Gum Leaf Skeletoniser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen lyricen | Uraba lugens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nolidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern and Southeastern United States | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Gum Leaf Skeletoniser
A small moth whose caterpillars are known for retaining their shed head capsules stacked on top of each other, forming a tall 'hat'. The larvae feed gregariously on eucalyptus leaves, skeletonising them.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar is nicknamed the 'mad hatterpillar' because it wears a tower of old head capsules like a top hat.