Papuan Cicada vs Homerus Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Papuan Cicada | Homerus Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Baeturia conviva | Papilio homerus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 130-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | New Guinea, Oceania | Jamaica (Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains only) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Endangered |
Papuan Cicada
A cicada endemic to New Guinea, part of the most species-rich cicada genus in the region. Males produce distinct clicking or buzzing calls.
Did You Know?
The genus Baeturia contains over 70 species, nearly all restricted to New Guinea and nearby islands.
Homerus Swallowtail
The largest butterfly in the Americas, with a wingspan reaching 150 mm and bold black and yellow patterning. It is endemic to Jamaica and restricted to two mountain ranges.
Did You Know?
Fewer than an estimated 500 adults exist in the wild, confined to shrinking patches of Jamaican mountain forest.