Australian King Cricket vs Spotted-Winged Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian King Cricket | Spotted-Winged Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Australostylus montanus | Dendroleon pantherinus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | Body 30-50 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Spotted-Winged Antlion
A large antlion with distinctive spotted wings found in old-growth forests. Its larvae hide in tree-hole detritus rather than building sand pits.
Did You Know?
This antlion is unusual because its larvae ambush prey in tree hollows rather than digging pits in sand.