Black Field Cricket vs Flat Silphid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Field Cricket | Flat Silphid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teleogryllus commodus | Silpha tristis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Silphidae |
| Size | Body 25-30 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Field Cricket
A common black cricket whose chirping song is a familiar sound of Australian summer nights. It is widespread across Australia and has been introduced to New Zealand.
Did You Know?
Females choose mates based on the quality and complexity of the male's chirping song.
Flat Silphid Beetle
A flattened, all-black silphid beetle with three raised ridges on each wing case. It feeds on snails and caterpillars rather than carrion.
Did You Know?
Unlike most silphids, it has shifted entirely to predation and is rarely found on carrion at all.