Cicatricosus Scarab vs Black Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicatricosus Scarab | Black Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus cicatricosus | Teleogryllus commodus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | Body 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Iberian Peninsula, North Africa | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cicatricosus Scarab
A medium-sized dark roller with a rough, pitted exoskeleton that gives it a scarred appearance. It inhabits coastal sandy areas and constructs dung balls from rabbit and livestock dung. Active primarily at dusk.
Did You Know?
The rough texture of its exoskeleton helps it grip sand as it rolls dung balls across dune habitats.
Black Field Cricket
A common black cricket whose chirping song is a familiar sound of Australian summer nights. It is widespread across Australia and has been introduced to New Zealand.
Did You Know?
Females choose mates based on the quality and complexity of the male's chirping song.