Changa Mole Cricket vs Australian Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Changa Mole Cricket | Australian Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scapteriscus didactylus | Gryllotalpa pluvialis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Caribbean, South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Changa Mole Cricket
A large mole cricket native to South America that became a severe pest in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. It has only two claws on its digging forefeet.
Did You Know?
Its name changa comes from the Puerto Rican Spanish word for the insect, where it historically devastated sugarcane plantations.
Australian Mole Cricket
A native Australian mole cricket that emerges from the soil in large numbers after heavy rains. It is attracted to lights on warm, wet nights.
Did You Know?
Its species name pluvialis means rain-loving, referring to its habit of mass emergence after heavy downpours.