Field Cricket vs Moss Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Cricket | Moss Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus campestris | Haemodiasma tessellata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Borneo, Sumatra |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Field Cricket
Males produce their characteristic chirping song by rubbing their wings together (stridulation). The rate of chirping is temperature-dependent, following Dolbears law.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting cricket chirps in 14 seconds and adding 40 — this relationship is known as Dolbears Law.
Moss Katydid
A katydid with a body covered in textured bumps and green-brown coloring that mimics moss and bark. It is virtually invisible when pressed against a mossy branch.
Did You Know?
Its body surface even mimics the tiny structures of real moss, including sporophyte-like bumps across its wings.