Superb Green Cicada vs Comma Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Superb Green Cicada | Comma Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen superbus | Polygonia c-album |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 44-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona | Europe, North Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Superb Green Cicada
A large and strikingly green cicada of the American Southwest with a powerful buzzing song. It is one of the most robust cicada species in North America.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud it can reach over 100 decibels, making it one of the noisiest insects in North America.
Comma Butterfly
Orange butterfly with ragged wing edges and a small white comma-shaped mark on the underside. The irregular outline mimics a dead leaf.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward in Britain over recent decades, likely due to climate warming.