Australian Mole Cricket vs Japanese Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Mole Cricket | Japanese Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa pluvialis | Hagenomyia micans |
| Order | Orthoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| 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.
Japanese Antlion
A large East Asian antlion with glossy wings and a robust body. A familiar summer insect across Japan attracted to artificial lights.
Did You Know?
In Japanese folklore, antlion larvae are called 'arijigoku' meaning 'ant hell.'