Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket vs Nebria Streamside Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket | Nebria Streamside Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hadenoecus cumberlandicus | Nebria brevicollis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Carabidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe, Introduced to North America and New Zealand |
| 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.
Nebria Streamside Beetle
A very common European ground beetle often found near streams and in damp habitats. It is active year-round including during mild winter nights.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few ground beetles that breeds in autumn and is active throughout the winter months.