Broad-bodied Chaser vs Wart-biter Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-bodied Chaser | Wart-biter Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula depressa | Decticus verrucivorus |
| Order | Odonata | Orthoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Broad-bodied Chaser
A stocky dragonfly with a distinctly flattened, broad abdomen that is powder-blue in males and golden-brown in females. It is often the first dragonfly to colonise new garden ponds.
Did You Know?
It can appear at a new garden pond within days of it being filled with water.
Wart-biter Cricket
A large bush-cricket with mottled green and brown coloring. Males produce a loud sustained song to attract mates. Historically used in Sweden to bite off warts.
Did You Know?
Swedish peasants historically let this cricket bite off their warts, giving it its common name.