Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket vs Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket | Eastern Lubber Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hadenoecus cumberlandicus | Romalea microptera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Romaleidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket
A cave cricket restricted to caves in the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee and Kentucky. It has smaller eyes than surface-dwelling relatives.
Did You Know?
It represents an independent colonization of caves from the related H. subterraneus.
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
A large, brightly colored grasshopper with short wings that cannot fly. Its bold yellow, red, and black coloration warns predators of its toxic secretions.
Did You Know?
When threatened, lubber grasshoppers secrete a foul-smelling, toxic froth from their thoracic spiracles that can sicken birds.