Creeping Water Bug vs Common Froghopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creeping Water Bug | Common Froghopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ilyocoris cimicoides | Philaenus spumarius form typicus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Naucoridae | Aphrophoridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 5-7mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Creeping Water Bug
A robust aquatic bug that crawls along pond bottoms and delivers a painful bite.
Did You Know?
Its forelegs are powerfully built raptorial limbs for seizing prey.
Common Froghopper
The classic form of the common froghopper with mottled brown coloring. Creates the familiar cuckoo-spit on plants.
Did You Know?
The white frothy cuckoo-spit on plants is produced by nymphs blowing air into a sticky fluid excreted from their rear end.