European Lygus Bug vs Jamaican Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Lygus Bug | Jamaican Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygus rugulipennis | Gryllus assimilis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Miridae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Lygus Bug
A variable greenish to reddish-brown plant bug that is a major pest of strawberries and lettuce in Europe. It has a characteristic heart-shaped marking on the scutellum. It feeds by injecting digestive enzymes into plant tissue.
Did You Know?
A single bug feeding on a strawberry flower can cause the entire fruit to become deformed, resulting in significant economic losses to growers.
Jamaican Field Cricket
A robust field cricket common throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Males produce loud chirping songs at night to attract females.
Did You Know?
The rate of their chirping increases with temperature, allowing rough estimation of air temperature.