Redeye Cicada vs Lesser Death's-head Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redeye Cicada | Lesser Death's-head Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psaltoda moerens | Acherontia styx |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 80-115 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia |
| 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.
Lesser Death's-head Hawk Moth
An Asian relative of the death's-head hawk moth, similarly marked with a skull pattern on the thorax. It is slightly smaller but equally capable of entering beehives to feed on honey.
Did You Know?
Like its European cousin, Acherontia styx can produce a squeaking sound by forcing air through its proboscis, which may mimic queen bee pheromones to pacify guard bees.