Armoured Ground Cricket vs African Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Armoured Ground Cricket | African Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthoplus longipes | Gryllotalpa africana |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Armoured Ground Cricket
A robust flightless katydid covered in sharp spines across its thorax and legs. It is an omnivorous insect found in arid bushveld.
Did You Know?
They are cannibalistic and will devour injured members of their own species during mass marching events.
African Mole Cricket
A widespread mole cricket found across Africa and southern Asia, common in irrigated croplands and garden soils. It is considered a significant agricultural pest in rice paddies and vegetable gardens.
Did You Know?
In parts of Southeast Asia, mole crickets are collected and eaten as a protein-rich delicacy, fried or roasted.