Changa Mole Cricket vs Delta Flower Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Changa Mole Cricket | Delta Flower Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scapteriscus didactylus | Trigonopeltastes delta |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Caribbean, South America | North America |
| 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.
Delta Flower Scarab
A small triangular beetle marked with a distinctive delta-shaped pattern in yellow and black. It is a common flower visitor in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
The triangular marking on its pronotum closely resembles the Greek letter delta giving it both its common and scientific names.