Cascade Cicada vs North American Water Scorpion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cascade Cicada | North American Water Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypedia areolata | Ranatra fusca |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nepidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 28-40 mm including siphon |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cascade Cicada
A small western North American cicada that produces sound by wing-flicking rather than typical tymbals. It is found in mountainous conifer forests.
Did You Know?
Instead of the typical buzzing song, it communicates by rapidly clicking its wings against branches.
North American Water Scorpion
A stick-like aquatic predator found in ponds and marshes across eastern North America. It walks slowly on submerged vegetation to ambush prey.
Did You Know?
Despite being fully winged, it rarely flies and prefers to walk along the bottom of shallow ponds.