Greenhouse Camel Cricket vs Red Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhouse Camel Cricket | Red Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diestrammena asynamora | Nomadacris septemfasciata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Acrididae |
| Size | 13-20mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Europe, North America | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenhouse Camel Cricket
A humpbacked, wingless cricket with extremely long antennae and legs. It is light brown with dark mottling. Originally from East Asia, it now lives in greenhouses and basements worldwide.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it jumps directly toward the predator rather than away, startling potential attackers.
Red Locust
A large brown and red locust that swarms periodically from outbreak areas in Central and Southern Africa. It has distinctive red hindwings visible in flight.
Did You Know?
The International Red Locust Control Organization was created specifically to monitor and prevent outbreaks of this species.