Razor Grinder Cicada vs Madeiran Large White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Razor Grinder Cicada | Madeiran Large White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicopsaltria eydouxii | Pieris brassicae wollastoni |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 5-6 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Razor Grinder Cicada
A large cicada known for its distinctive high-pitched grinding call that sounds like metal being sharpened on a grindstone. It is common in the eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud and persistent that it can make conversation difficult for people standing near a calling tree.
Madeiran Large White
A subspecies of the large white butterfly that was endemic to Madeira. It has not been reliably recorded since the 1970s and may be extinct.
Did You Know?
Pesticide use and introduced parasitoid wasps are believed to have driven it to the brink of extinction.