Changa Mole Cricket vs Moss Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Changa Mole Cricket | Moss Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scapteriscus didactylus | Batrachideinae sp. (Coscineuta coxalis) |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Caribbean, South America | Central America, South 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.
Moss Grasshopper
A tiny pygmy grasshopper with an elongated pronotum covered in moss-like textures. It is practically invisible on moss-covered rocks and logs.
Did You Know?
Its pronotum extends far beyond its abdomen and is textured to precisely mimic the moss it feeds on.