Mountain Cicada vs Tiridates Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Cicada | Tiridates Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadetta montana | Charaxes tiridates |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm body length | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, DRC) |
| 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.
Tiridates Charaxes
A spectacular large forest butterfly with vivid blue and black upperside and ornate brown and white underside markings. It is a powerful glider that soars through the forest canopy. Two prominent tails extend from the hindwings.
Did You Know?
This species has been recorded flying at heights exceeding 30 meters in the forest canopy, rarely descending to ground level.