Singing Water Boatman vs Italian Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Singing Water Boatman | Italian Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micronecta scholtzi | Oecanthus pellucens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Corixidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 2 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, 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.
Italian Tree Cricket
A delicate pale green cricket with translucent wings. Males sing a melodious continuous trill on warm evenings. The rate of chirping is directly related to temperature.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature by counting its chirps: count chirps in 15 seconds and add 40 for degrees Fahrenheit.