Singing Water Boatman vs Masked Devil Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Singing Water Boatman | Masked Devil Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micronecta scholtzi | Cyclochila virens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Corixidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Masked Devil Cicada
A large Australian cicada with vivid green coloring and a loud, piercing call. It is closely related to the Green Grocer and can be found in similar habitats.
Did You Know?
Australian children have created an elaborate folklore around cicada shell collecting, with different species assigned varying levels of rarity and value.