Cascade Cicada vs Water Measurer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cascade Cicada | Water Measurer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypedia areolata | Hydrometra australis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Hydrometridae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Americas, from southern United States to South 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.
Water Measurer
A very slender, elongate semi-aquatic bug that walks slowly on water surfaces in the Americas. Its head is exceptionally long and narrow with a small rostrum at the tip. It moves with slow, deliberate steps along pond margins.
Did You Know?
It is so lightweight that it can walk on the water surface without breaking the surface tension, leaving no visible dimples where its feet contact the water.