Giant Net-Winged Midge vs Dark Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Net-Winged Midge | Dark Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibiocephala grandis | Pholidoptera griseoaptera |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Net-Winged Midge
The largest net-winged midge in North America, found in powerful western mountain torrents. Larvae have six robust suction discs for gripping wet rock.
Did You Know?
At up to 15 mm, it is a giant among net-winged midges, most of which are under 8 mm.
Dark Bush-cricket
A robust dark brown bush-cricket with vestigial wings. It is common in hedgerows and woodland edges across Europe. Males produce a short sharp chirp repeated at regular intervals.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it has been steadily expanding northward in Europe, likely driven by climate warming.