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.

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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.

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Did You Know?

Nymphs are brilliant metallic blue and red before turning drab brown as adults.