Apple Sucker vs Predatory Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apple Sucker | Predatory Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacopsylla mali | Saga pedo |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Psyllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 60-120mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia, East Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Apple Sucker
A small psyllid pest of apple trees with greenish-brown coloring that changes seasonally. Nymphs produce copious honeydew and waxy secretions on developing buds and flowers.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause complete failure of fruit set, as nymphs feeding inside flower clusters kill the developing blossoms before they can be pollinated.
Predatory Bush Cricket
The largest European bush-cricket reaching up to 12cm. It is a formidable predator of other insects. The entire known population is female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found; all individuals are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis (cloning).