Ant Cricket vs House Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant Cricket | House Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmecophilus acervorum | Acheta domesticus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 16-21 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Parasites | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ant Cricket
A minute, wingless cricket that lives inside ant nests as a social parasite. It is oval-shaped and moves quickly among its host ants.
Did You Know?
It acquires its host ants' cuticular hydrocarbons to smell like them, allowing it to live undetected inside their colony.
House Cricket
A light brown cricket commonly found in and around human dwellings. It is widely farmed as a protein source and as feeder insects for pets.
Did You Know?
House crickets are now farmed on an industrial scale and processed into flour containing over 65% protein by weight.