Armored Ground Cricket vs Bordered Plant Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Armored Ground Cricket | Bordered Plant Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthoplus discoidalis | Largus californicus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Largidae |
| Size | 40-50mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Armored Ground Cricket
A large heavily armored katydid with sharp spines on its thorax and legs. It is flightless and moves in large migratory bands. When threatened, it can squirt hemolymph from its joints.
Did You Know?
Individuals in marching bands become cannibalistic, and those that stop moving are eaten by those behind them.
Bordered Plant Bug
A dark blue-black bug with bright orange margins common in arid parts of California. Nymphs are iridescent blue and gather in large groups.
Did You Know?
Nymphs cluster in spectacular iridescent blue groups that can number in the hundreds on a single plant.