Waved Umber vs Redeye Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Waved Umber Redeye Cicada
Scientific Name Menophra abruptaria Psaltoda moerens
Order Lepidoptera Hemiptera
Family Geometridae Cicadidae
Size Wingspan 32-38mm 35-42 mm
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Herbivores Sap Feeders
Regions Europe Australia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Waved Umber

A brown geometrid moth with distinctive wavy cross-lines. A common urban moth often found on walls and fences.

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Did You Know?

One of the most common garden moths in urban areas, frequently resting on walls and fences during the day.

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.

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Did You Know?

Mass emergences in Sydney can produce collective noise levels rivaling a rock concert.