Common Fungus Gnat vs Japanese Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Fungus Gnat | Japanese Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bradysia impatiens | Diestrammena japanica |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Fungus Gnat
A small, delicate dark fly with long legs and antennae that commonly infests houseplant soil. Adults are weak fliers that hover near potted plants and are attracted to light.
Did You Know?
Fungus gnats are one of the most common houseplant pests worldwide, with larvae damaging roots of seedlings.
Japanese Cave Cricket
A large cave cricket native to Japan where it inhabits natural caves and man-made tunnels. It has very long antennae that can be three times its body length.
Did You Know?
Its antennae can detect air currents from predators in total darkness.