Singing Water Boatman vs Horned Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Singing Water Boatman | Horned Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micronecta scholtzi | Centrotus cornutus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Corixidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 2 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Singing Water Boatman
The loudest animal relative to body size on Earth. This 2 mm aquatic bug produces mating calls reaching 99.2 decibels by rubbing its genitalia against its abdomen.
Did You Know?
This tiny water bug produces 99 dB of sound by stridulating with its penis — making it the loudest animal relative to body size, and earning it a Guinness World Record.
Horned Treehopper
A European treehopper with two prominent lateral horns projecting from the pronotum. Its dark brown body and horn-like projections give it a distinctive silhouette among foliage.
Did You Know?
The paired pronotal horns may serve to make the insect harder for predators to swallow, functioning as an anti-predator defense.