Australian Mole Cricket vs Greater Arid-Land Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Mole Cricket | Greater Arid-Land Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa pluvialis | Neobarrettia spinosa |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Southern United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Mole Cricket
A native Australian mole cricket that emerges from the soil in large numbers after heavy rains. It is attracted to lights on warm, wet nights.
Did You Know?
Its species name pluvialis means rain-loving, referring to its habit of mass emergence after heavy downpours.
Greater Arid-Land Katydid
A large, aggressive predatory katydid from the American Southwest with powerful spiny legs. It is one of the most voracious katydid predators in North America.
Did You Know?
It can bite hard enough to draw blood and will readily attack insects larger than itself.