Water Boatman vs Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Boatman | Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corixa punctata | Quesada gigas |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Corixidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Water Boatman
A small, oval aquatic bug with oar-like hind legs fringed with swimming hairs. Unlike most aquatic bugs, water boatmen are primarily herbivores that scrape algae from underwater surfaces.
Did You Know?
Male water boatmen produce the loudest sound relative to body size of any animal on Earth, singing at 99 decibels by rubbing a ridge on their genitalia against their abdomen.
Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
One of the largest Neotropical cicadas with a body length exceeding 60 mm. It has greenish transparent wings and a robust body, producing an enormously loud call.
Did You Know?
In Costa Rica and Brazil, it is commonly called 'chicharra' and its deafening chorus marks the transition from dry season to wet season.