European Cave Cricket vs Cape Mountain Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Cave Cricket | Cape Mountain Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichopoda linderi | Pseudosaga incerta |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 40-60mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Mountains |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | France | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
European Cave Cricket
A true troglobitic cricket found in caves of the French Pyrenees. It has reduced eyes and elongated cerci compared to surface relatives.
Did You Know?
Different Dolichopoda species in European caves can be identified by their mating songs.
Cape Mountain Katydid
A large predatory katydid with bold orange and blue-green warning colors. Found only on high mountain peaks in the Cape region. It is wingless and relies on chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
When threatened it curls up to display its bright warning colors and can secrete a noxious chemical from its body.