House Cricket vs Coreid Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | House Cricket | Coreid Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acheta domesticus | Thasus neocalifornicus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Coreidae |
| Size | 16-21 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Heathland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
House Cricket
A light brown cricket commonly found in and around human dwellings. It is widely farmed as a protein source and as feeder insects for pets.
Did You Know?
House crickets are now farmed on an industrial scale and processed into flour containing over 65% protein by weight.
Coreid Bug
One of the largest leaf-footed bugs in North America with vivid nymph coloration.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are brilliant metallic blue and red before turning drab brown as adults.