Water Scorpion vs Mountain Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Scorpion | Mountain Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nepa cinerea | Cicadetta montana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nepidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 20-26 mm body length |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Water Scorpion
A flat aquatic bug that lurks in shallow water resembling a dead leaf. It breathes through a long tail-like siphon that breaks the water surface.
Did You Know?
Despite its name and scorpion-like raptorial forelegs, the water scorpion is a weak swimmer and instead ambushes prey from vegetation.
Mountain Cicada
One of the few cicadas found at high elevations in Europe. Males produce a high-pitched continuous song from treetops.
Did You Know?
Its song is so high-pitched that many people cannot hear it.