Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket vs Jamaican Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket | Jamaican Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hadenoecus cumberlandicus | Gryllus assimilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central 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.
Jamaican Field Cricket
A robust field cricket common throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Males produce loud chirping songs at night to attract females.
Did You Know?
The rate of their chirping increases with temperature, allowing rough estimation of air temperature.