Fan-foot Moth vs Mahajanga Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fan-foot Moth | Mahajanga Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis | Yanga mahajangaensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 30-42 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.
Mahajanga Cicada
A recently described cicada species from northwestern Madagascar with brownish transparent wings and a robust body. It was identified as new to science during a comprehensive revision of Malagasy cicadas.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a 2021 revision that described multiple new cicada tribes and genera unique to Madagascar.