North American Backswimmer vs Acanaloniid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Backswimmer | Acanaloniid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notonecta undulata | Acanalonia conica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Notonectidae | Acanaloniidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
North American Backswimmer
A common backswimmer across North America that hunts by floating upside down at the surface. Its large eyes help it spot prey from below.
Did You Know?
It is an important natural predator of mosquito larvae and can significantly reduce mosquito populations in small ponds.
Acanaloniid Planthopper
A small bright green planthopper with broad leaf-shaped wings that provide excellent camouflage among foliage. Its rounded, tent-like wing profile is distinctive among North American planthoppers.
Did You Know?
Its bright green color so perfectly matches living leaves that it is nearly invisible when resting on foliage, often noticed only when it jumps away.