Broad-footed Colletes vs Oceanic Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-footed Colletes | Oceanic Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes halophilus | Teleogryllus oceanicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | Body 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Western Europe | Australia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Broad-footed Colletes
A rare coastal specialist plasterer bee that forages on sea aster in saltmarsh habitats. It is restricted to a narrow band of habitat along European coasts.
Did You Know?
Rising sea levels and saltmarsh erosion directly threaten its nesting sites, making it one of the bees most vulnerable to climate change.
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.