Australian King Cricket vs Two-lined Chestnut Borer Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian King Cricket | Two-lined Chestnut Borer Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Australostylus montanus | Chrysomela mainensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | Body 30-50 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Northern North America |
| 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.
Two-lined Chestnut Borer Leaf Beetle
A convex beetle with metallic dark greenish-black elytra and fine punctation. It is found on alder and willow in boreal forests across northern North America.
Did You Know?
This boreal species has adapted to the short growing season of northern latitudes, completing its entire life cycle during the brief summer months.