Hawaiian Predatory Cricket vs Grey Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Predatory Cricket | Grey Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptogryllus deceptor | Platycleis albopunctata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 16-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | Western and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hawaiian Predatory Cricket
A small cricket endemic to Hawaii that has evolved predatory habits. It hunts smaller insects on the forest floor at night.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crickets, it actively stalks prey rather than feeding on plant material.
Grey Bush-Cricket
A cryptic grey-brown bush-cricket of dry coastal grasslands and chalky hillsides in Europe. It sings a brief, staccato burst of clicks during warm afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its range in Britain is entirely coastal, restricted to warm south-facing cliff tops and undercliff grasslands.