Citrus Spittlebug vs Water Boatman
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Spittlebug | Water Boatman |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clastoptera undulata | Corixa punctata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Clastopteridae | Corixidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Mexico | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Citrus Spittlebug
A small oval-shaped spittlebug with dark brown and cream banding. Nymphs produce frothy spittle masses on pecan, citrus, and other trees throughout the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
Spittle masses produced by the nymphs can be so abundant on pecan trees that they rain down on people walking beneath, giving the impression of a light drizzle.
Water Boatman
A small, oval aquatic bug with oar-like hind legs fringed with swimming hairs. Unlike most aquatic bugs, water boatmen are primarily herbivores that scrape algae from underwater surfaces.
Did You Know?
Male water boatmen produce the loudest sound relative to body size of any animal on Earth, singing at 99 decibels by rubbing a ridge on their genitalia against their abdomen.