Hubricht's Cave Beetle vs Spotted Camel Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hubricht's Cave Beetle | Spotted Camel Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus hubrichti | Ceuthophilus maculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 15-25mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| 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.
Spotted Camel Cricket
A hump-backed wingless cricket with spotted brown coloring and very long hind legs. It is nocturnal and lives in cool dark spaces. It can leap remarkable distances when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Millions of these crickets live in some cave systems, forming the base of the cave food chain.