Sandstone Squeaker Cicada vs North American Pygmy Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sandstone Squeaker Cicada | North American Pygmy Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pauropsalta annulata | Neotridactylus apicialis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Tridactylidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sandstone Squeaker Cicada
A small Australian cicada that produces a high-pitched squeaking call. It is commonly found on sandstone rock faces and nearby vegetation.
Did You Know?
Its tiny size and quiet call make it one of the most easily overlooked cicadas in Australia.
North American Pygmy Mole Cricket
A minute mole cricket found on sandy shores of rivers and ponds in North America. It burrows just beneath the wet sand surface.
Did You Know?
Its hind tibiae bear paddle-like swimming plates that allow it to skim across the surface of water when flooded out of its burrow.