Balkan Cave Cricket vs House Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Balkan Cave Cricket | House Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Troglophilus cavicola | Acheta domesticus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 16-21 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Indoors |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Balkan Cave Cricket
A common cave cricket found throughout the Dinaric karst region of southeastern Europe. It congregates in large groups on cave walls.
Did You Know?
It can survive for months without food by lowering its metabolic rate in winter.
House Cricket
A light brown cricket commonly found in and around human dwellings. It is widely farmed as a protein source and as feeder insects for pets.
Did You Know?
House crickets are now farmed on an industrial scale and processed into flour containing over 65% protein by weight.