Blue Triangle vs Oceanic Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Triangle | Oceanic Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium sarpedon | Teleogryllus oceanicus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 6-8 cm wingspan | Body 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia, India | Australia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Triangle
A swift-flying black swallowtail with a band of translucent blue-green spots across both wings. It is common along the east coast of Australia.
Did You Know?
It has adapted to feed on the introduced camphor laurel, turning an invasive weed into a food source.
Oceanic Field Cricket
A widespread Pacific cricket found from Australia to Hawaii with a loud, clear chirp. Some Hawaiian populations have rapidly evolved silent wings to avoid parasitic flies.
Did You Know?
In just 20 generations, Hawaiian males evolved flat, silent wings to escape a parasitic fly that locates hosts by sound.