Fall Field Cricket vs Jamaican Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fall Field Cricket | Jamaican Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus pennsylvanicus | Gryllus assimilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fall Field Cricket
A common North American black field cricket whose chirping is the quintessential sound of autumn. Adults appear in late summer and die with the first hard frost.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting its chirps in 14 seconds and adding 40.
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.