Belostoma Giant Water Bug vs Clanger Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Belostoma Giant Water Bug | Clanger Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Belostoma flumineum | Psaltoda claripennis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Belostomatidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Belostoma Giant Water Bug
A medium-sized, oval giant water bug found across North America. Males carry eggs cemented to their backs by females until hatching. It is a common inhabitant of ponds and vegetated lake margins.
Did You Know?
If a female tries to mate with a male already carrying eggs, she will systematically destroy the existing eggs first to make room for her own clutch.
Clanger Cicada
A medium-sized cicada known for its sharp, metallic clapping call that distinguishes it from other Australian cicadas. It is widespread across coastal and tablelands regions of New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Its name 'claripennis' means clear wings, referring to its transparent, lightly veined wing membranes.