Marsh Treader vs Grandidier's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marsh Treader | Grandidier's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrometra stagnorum | Yanga grandidieri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Hydrometridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marsh Treader
An extremely slender, stick-like bug with a greatly elongated head. It walks slowly across floating vegetation and water surfaces at pond margins, probing for tiny prey.
Did You Know?
Its elongated head and rostrum give it a bizarre twig-like appearance, providing excellent camouflage among vegetation.
Grandidier's Cicada
A large, robust cicada with opaque brownish wings marked with darker infuscations and a broad pronotal collar. Males produce loud buzzing calls during the warm season.
Did You Know?
It was named after Alfred Grandidier, the famous French naturalist who extensively documented Madagascar's wildlife in the 19th century.