Gumtree Shield Bug vs Great Green Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gumtree Shield Bug | Great Green Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Poecilometis strigatus | Tettigonia viridissima |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 28-42 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gumtree Shield Bug
A large shield bug commonly found on eucalyptus trees across Australia. It has a distinctive brown and cream patterned body with a broad, shield-shaped pronotum.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a powerful stink from thoracic glands that can linger on human skin for hours.
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.