Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket vs White-spotted Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket | White-spotted Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hadenoecus cumberlandicus | Compsocryptus texensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Southern United States, Mexico |
| 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.
White-spotted Ichneumon
A medium black ichneumon wasp with conspicuous white spots on the thorax and legs. It parasitizes spider egg sacs and caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ichneumon wasps adapted to the hot, dry conditions of the American Southwest.