Broad-Shouldered Water Strider vs Amazonian Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-Shouldered Water Strider | Amazonian Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microvelia americana | Fidicina mannifera |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Veliidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Broad-Shouldered Water Strider
A tiny water strider relative that walks on the surface of ponds and puddles. It is widespread across the Americas on still freshwater.
Did You Know?
At barely 2 mm long, it is so small that it can walk on water trapped in a single hoofprint.
Amazonian Cicada
A large green and brown cicada with a powerful buzzing call that echoes through the Amazonian canopy. Males produce sound using specialized tymbals on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
Its call can exceed 100 decibels at close range, making it one of the loudest insects in the Amazon.