Mountain Cicada vs Water Measurer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Cicada | Water Measurer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadetta montana | Hydrometra australis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Hydrometridae |
| Size | 20-26 mm body length | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia | Americas, from southern United States to South America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Mountain Cicada
One of the few cicadas found at high elevations in Europe. Males produce a high-pitched continuous song from treetops.
Did You Know?
Its song is so high-pitched that many people cannot hear it.
Water Measurer
A very slender, elongate semi-aquatic bug that walks slowly on water surfaces in the Americas. Its head is exceptionally long and narrow with a small rostrum at the tip. It moves with slow, deliberate steps along pond margins.
Did You Know?
It is so lightweight that it can walk on the water surface without breaking the surface tension, leaving no visible dimples where its feet contact the water.