Common Cone-head vs Wood Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Cone-head | Wood Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus fuscus | Nemobius sylvestris |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Cone-head
A small slender katydid with a pointed head and brown body. It lives low in tall grasses near wetlands. Its song is a faint high-pitched buzz often inaudible to older adults.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is so high-pitched that most adults over 40 cannot hear it at all.
Wood Cricket
A tiny brown cricket of European woodland floors that scurries through leaf litter like a small beetle. Its quiet, continuous song is easily overlooked.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European crickets that overwinters as a nymph, taking two full years to complete its life cycle.