Dicromantispa Mantidfly vs Singing Water Boatman
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dicromantispa Mantidfly | Singing Water Boatman |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicromantispa sayi | Micronecta scholtzi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Corixidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dicromantispa Mantidfly
A brown mantidfly found across eastern North America in forested habitats. Named after the eminent entomologist Thomas Say.
Did You Know?
Females lay thousands of eggs on stalks, but only larvae that find spider egg sacs survive.
Singing Water Boatman
The loudest animal relative to body size on Earth. This 2 mm aquatic bug produces mating calls reaching 99.2 decibels by rubbing its genitalia against its abdomen.
Did You Know?
This tiny water bug produces 99 dB of sound by stridulating with its penis — making it the loudest animal relative to body size, and earning it a Guinness World Record.