Black Field Cricket vs Meadow Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Field Cricket | Meadow Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teleogryllus commodus | Conocephalus brevipennis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | Body 25-30 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed 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.
Meadow Katydid
A small short-winged katydid found in moist meadows and bog margins.
Did You Know?
Females insert eggs into plant stems with a curved sword-shaped ovipositor.