Dominican Amber Cricket vs Japanese Bell Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dominican Amber Cricket | Japanese Bell Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphiacusta annulipes | Meloimorpha japonica |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Phalangopsidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Dominican Republic, Haiti | Japan, China, Korea |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Dominican Amber Cricket
A cave-dwelling cricket found in Hispaniola with long antennae and pale coloring. It is related to species found preserved in Dominican amber.
Did You Know?
Close relatives of this cricket have been found perfectly preserved in 20-million-year-old Dominican amber.
Japanese Bell Cricket
A small brown cricket revered in Japanese culture for its beautiful tinkling bell-like song. It has been bred and sold as a singing pet for over a thousand years.
Did You Know?
Emperor-era Japanese nobles held "insect listening" parties specifically to enjoy this cricket's song.