Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket vs Pygmy Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket | Pygmy Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hadenoecus cumberlandicus | Tridactylus variegatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Tridactylidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Pygmy Mole Cricket
A tiny mole cricket that lives along sandy stream banks and lake margins. It has miniature digging forelegs and can jump remarkable distances for its size.
Did You Know?
Despite being only a few millimeters long, it can launch itself over 30 centimeters into the air using spring-loaded hind legs.