Giant Malaysian Cricket vs Lined June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Malaysian Cricket | Lined June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachytrupes portentosus | Polyphylla decemlineata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia) | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Malaysian Cricket
One of the largest crickets in the world with a robust brown body, powerful hind legs, and a loud, resonant chirping call. It lives in deep burrows dug into the ground.
Did You Know?
In Thailand and Cambodia, these crickets are collected from their burrows and deep-fried as a popular protein-rich street food.
Lined June Beetle
A large scarab beetle with striking white-striped elytra found in western North America. Males have enormous lamellate antennae used to detect female pheromones.
Did You Know?
When handled, they produce a hissing sound by forcing air through their spiracles.