Denticerus Pygmy Mole Cricket vs Predatory Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Denticerus Pygmy Mole Cricket | Predatory Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Denticerus raui | Saga pedo |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tridactylidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 60-120mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
Denticerus Pygmy Mole Cricket
A rare pygmy mole cricket from South Asia with distinctive toothed antennae. It inhabits sandy soils along riverbanks in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Denticerus means toothed horn, referring to the unusual serrated antennae unique to this group of pygmy mole crickets.
Predatory Bush Cricket
The largest European bush-cricket reaching up to 12cm. It is a formidable predator of other insects. The entire known population is female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found; all individuals are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis (cloning).