Rajah Brooke's Birdwing vs Black Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing | Black Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogonoptera brookiana | Maoricicada nigra |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | Wingspan 150-170mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Oceania (New Zealand - South Island) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
A striking birdwing butterfly with jet black wings crossed by brilliant electric green tooth-shaped markings. It is the national butterfly of Malaysia.
Did You Know?
It was named after Sir James Brooke the first White Rajah of Sarawak by Alfred Russel Wallace who collected the first specimen.
Black Cicada
A striking all-black alpine cicada endemic to the mountains of the South Island of New Zealand. Its dark colouration helps it absorb heat in cool alpine environments. It produces a distinctive high-pitched buzzing call.
Did You Know?
This cicada's black body acts as a solar panel, allowing it to warm up quickly in the cold alpine air to reach the body temperature needed for flight.