Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper vs Raspy Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper | Raspy Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tettix japonica | Cooraboorama canberrae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
A small, dark pygmy grasshopper found across East Asia. It is one of the most studied tetrigids in Japanese orthopteran research.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers have documented color polymorphism in this species with over a dozen distinct color morphs in a single population.
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.