Bog Bush-cricket vs Western Grannom Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bog Bush-cricket | Western Grannom Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metrioptera brachyptera | Brachycentrus occidentalis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Brachycentridae |
| Size | 13-20mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Bog Bush-cricket
A dark-colored bush-cricket with short wings and pale lateral stripes on the pronotum. It favors wet heathlands and bogs. Its song is a series of brief chirps.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland habitat in Europe.
Western Grannom Caddis
A widespread European caddisfly forming mass emergences in spring on alkaline rivers. Larvae build four-sided tapering cases and filter-feed in riffles.
Did You Know?
Spring Grannom hatches on English chalk streams can darken the sky with millions of emerging adults.