Australian King Cricket vs Brown Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian King Cricket | Brown Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Australostylus montanus | Locustana pardalina |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Acrididae |
| Size | Body 30-50 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | South Africa (Karoo region), Namibia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian King Cricket
A large, robust cricket found in the cool mountain forests of southeastern Australia. It is flightless and nocturnal with powerful hind legs.
Did You Know?
King crickets are closely related to New Zealand wetas and share a common Gondwanan ancestor.
Brown Locust
A medium-sized brown locust endemic to southern Africa that periodically swarms in the Karoo region. Nymphs are known as voetgangers (foot walkers).
Did You Know?
Swarms of brown locusts have plagued South African farmers since the 1700s and remain a major agricultural threat.