Fall Field Cricket vs Raspy Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fall Field Cricket | Raspy Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus pennsylvanicus | Cooraboorama canberrae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Oceania |
| 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.
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.