Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket vs Thread-legged Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket | Thread-legged Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hadenoecus cumberlandicus | Emesaya brevipennis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 30-37 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| 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.
Thread-legged Bug
An extremely slender assassin bug with stick-like legs that hunts in spider webs. It plucks web strands to lure spiders close enough to seize and consume them.
Did You Know?
It invades spider webs and mimics trapped prey vibrations to lure the resident spider within striking distance.