House Cricket vs Meadow Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | House Cricket | Meadow Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acheta domesticus | Conocephalus brevipennis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 16-21 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Meadows |
| 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.
Meadow Katydid
A small short-winged katydid found in moist meadows and bog margins.
Did You Know?
Females insert eggs into plant stems with a curved sword-shaped ovipositor.