Southern Snout Butterfly vs Apache Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Snout Butterfly | Apache Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libytheana carinenta | Diceroprocta apache |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central and South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Snout Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with an extremely elongated snout formed by its labial palps, giving it a unique beak-like profile. Its angular orange and brown wings resemble dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Spectacular mass migrations of millions of individuals sometimes darken the skies in Texas.
Apache Cicada
A large green and brown cicada that sings loudly in the Sonoran Desert heat. Nymphs spend years underground feeding on root sap of desert trees.
Did You Know?
It can sing at temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius by using evaporative cooling through its body.