Redeye Cicada vs Blinded Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redeye Cicada | Blinded Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psaltoda moerens | Paonias excaecata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 55-80 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Redeye Cicada
A striking Australian cicada with bright red eyes and a dark body. Large choruses create a deafening noise in urban and suburban areas.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences in Sydney can produce collective noise levels rivaling a rock concert.
Blinded Sphinx Moth
A bark-patterned hawk moth with brown forewings and blue hindwing eyespots that lack the central pupil found in related species, giving it the name 'blinded.' It is widespread in North America.
Did You Know?
Its name 'excaecata' means 'blinded' in Latin, referring to the pupil-less eyespots that distinguish it from the closely related eyed hawk moth.