Great Green Bush-Cricket vs Thick-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Green Bush-Cricket | Thick-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tettigonia viridissima | Physocephala rufipes |
| Order | Orthoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Conopidae |
| Size | 28-42 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Green Bush-Cricket
One of the largest katydids in Europe, with a bright green body and long wings. Males produce a loud, sustained stridulation audible from great distances.
Did You Know?
Despite being largely herbivorous, great green bush-crickets are avid predators and will readily hunt and consume other insects including caterpillars and flies.
Thick-headed Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly that parasitizes bumblebees by injecting eggs into them mid-flight.
Did You Know?
Infected bumblebees bury themselves in soil where the fly larva pupates.