Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada vs Provence Short-tailed Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada | Provence Short-tailed Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Okanagana hesperia | Cupido alcetas |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Central and southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
A medium-sized dark cicada found in sagebrush steppe and desert grasslands. Males call from low shrubs during the heat of summer afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs may spend up to five years underground feeding on root fluids before emerging as adults.
Provence Short-tailed Blue
One of Europe's smallest butterflies with violet-blue males and dark brown females. It lacks the tail projection of its close relative the short-tailed blue.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large puddle clubs on damp ground to drink mineral-rich water.