Mountain Cicada vs Imbrasia Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Cicada | Imbrasia Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadetta montana | Imbrasia epimethea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm body length | 90-130 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia | West and Central Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Mountain Cicada
One of the few cicadas found at high elevations in Europe. Males produce a high-pitched continuous song from treetops.
Did You Know?
Its song is so high-pitched that many people cannot hear it.
Imbrasia Silk Moth
A large West African saturniid with reddish-brown wings bearing dark eyespots. Its caterpillars are among the most widely consumed edible insects in the Congo Basin.
Did You Know?
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, caterpillars of Imbrasia epimethea are a staple food and are sold in markets throughout the country.