Desert Clicker Grasshopper vs Two-spotted Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Clicker Grasshopper | Two-spotted Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ligurotettix coquilletti | Neoxabea bipunctata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Clicker Grasshopper
A small, slender grasshopper found exclusively on creosote bushes in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. Males produce rapid clicking songs to attract mates.
Did You Know?
It feeds on toxic creosote resin that deters most other herbivores, gaining chemical protection from predators.
Two-spotted Tree Cricket
A reddish-brown tree cricket with two distinctive dark spots at the base of its antennae. It produces a soft continuous trill from deciduous trees at night.
Did You Know?
Females feed on a special secretion produced by a gland on the male's back during mating, which provides essential nutrients.