Minmin Cicada vs Neotropical Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Minmin Cicada | Neotropical Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalessa maculaticollis | Buenoa antigone |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Minmin Cicada
A Japanese cicada known as 'minminzemi' with a green and black body and transparent wings. Its distinctive 'min-min-min' call is one of the iconic sounds of Japanese summer.
Did You Know?
Its call is so culturally significant in Japan that it is frequently used as a sound effect in anime and films to instantly establish a summer setting.
Neotropical Backswimmer
A small aquatic bug that swims upside-down using its long oar-like hind legs. Its pale ventral surface provides camouflage when viewed from below against the sky.
Did You Know?
It carries a silvery air bubble on its belly that functions like a physical gill, extracting dissolved oxygen from the water.