Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper vs Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper | Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scelimena producta | Ceuthophilus secretus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
A remarkable semi-aquatic pygmy grasshopper with paddle-like hind legs used for swimming. It dives and swims underwater to feed on aquatic algae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few grasshoppers in the world that can swim underwater, using its flattened hind legs as paddles.
Cave Cricket
A wingless, hump-backed cricket with extremely long antennae adapted for life in total darkness. It emerges from caves at night to forage on the surface.
Did You Know?
Cave crickets can jump up to 60 times their body length, making them one of the most impressive jumpers relative to size in the insect world.