Masked Devil Cicada vs Streamlined Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Masked Devil Cicada | Streamlined Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclochila virens | Notonecta irrorata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Masked Devil Cicada
A large Australian cicada with vivid green coloring and a loud, piercing call. It is closely related to the Green Grocer and can be found in similar habitats.
Did You Know?
Australian children have created an elaborate folklore around cicada shell collecting, with different species assigned varying levels of rarity and value.
Streamlined Backswimmer
A pale backswimmer with mottled wings found in still and slow-moving waters across North America. Like other backswimmers, it hangs just below the water surface film waiting for prey vibrations. It is a strong underwater swimmer.
Did You Know?
It senses prey by detecting surface water vibrations with specialized sensory hairs on its legs, effectively turning the water surface into a detection web.