Hubricht's Cave Beetle vs Elegant Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hubricht's Cave Beetle | Elegant Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus hubrichti | Ceuthophilus elegans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | United States | United States |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hubricht's Cave Beetle
A small eyeless cave beetle endemic to caves in West Virginia. It belongs to the most species-rich genus of cave beetles in North America.
Did You Know?
The genus Pseudanophthalmus contains over 150 described species, all restricted to caves.
Elegant Cave Cricket
A moderately-sized cave cricket found in caves and dark sheltered areas across the eastern United States. It has a mottled brown body pattern.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it is also commonly found in basements and crawl spaces.