Walker's Cicada vs Pale-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walker's Cicada | Pale-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen pronotalis | Peripsocus phaeopterus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Peripsocidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Walker's Cicada
A large cicada of the southern United States with a distinctive loud buzzing call. It prefers hot, open habitats and sings during peak afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Thomas J. Walker who studied insect acoustics extensively.
Pale-winged Barklouse
A common European bark louse with smoky brown wings. It lives on tree trunks where it scrapes algae and lichen from the bark.
Did You Know?
Females guard their egg clusters on tree bark until they hatch.