Streamlined Backswimmer vs Dog-Day Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Streamlined Backswimmer | Dog-Day Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notonecta irrorata | Neotibicen canicularis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Notonectidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 27-33 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern and central North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Streamlined Backswimmer
A pale backswimmer with mottled wings found in still and slow-moving waters across North America. Like other backswimmers, it hangs just below the water surface film waiting for prey vibrations. It is a strong underwater swimmer.
Did You Know?
It senses prey by detecting surface water vibrations with specialized sensory hairs on its legs, effectively turning the water surface into a detection web.
Dog-Day Cicada
A large green and black annual cicada that sings during the hottest days of summer. Its buzzing call is the quintessential sound of late summer in North America.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from its emergence during the 'dog days' of summer, the hottest period from July to August.