Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket vs Mountain Shieldbug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket | Mountain Shieldbug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quesada gigas | Canthophorus impressus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cydnidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Scandinavia, Scotland, northern Russia, alpine Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
One of the largest Neotropical cicadas with a body length exceeding 60 mm. It has greenish transparent wings and a robust body, producing an enormously loud call.
Did You Know?
In Costa Rica and Brazil, it is commonly called 'chicharra' and its deafening chorus marks the transition from dry season to wet season.
Mountain Shieldbug
A small, dark brown to black burrowing shieldbug found in Arctic and alpine habitats. It has a broadly oval body with a prominent scutellum. Adults live at the base of plants and in soil crevices.
Did You Know?
This shieldbug emits a strong defensive odor when disturbed, which is particularly pungent in cold Arctic air.