Brown Locust vs Fall Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Locust | Fall Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Locustana pardalina | Gryllus pennsylvanicus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa (Karoo region), Namibia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Locust
A medium-sized brown locust endemic to southern Africa that periodically swarms in the Karoo region. Nymphs are known as voetgangers (foot walkers).
Did You Know?
Swarms of brown locusts have plagued South African farmers since the 1700s and remain a major agricultural threat.
Fall Field Cricket
A common North American black field cricket whose chirping is the quintessential sound of autumn. Adults appear in late summer and die with the first hard frost.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting its chirps in 14 seconds and adding 40.