Indian Mole Cricket vs Common Green Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Mole Cricket | Common Green Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa krishnani | Omocestus viridulus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 14-24 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | India | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Mole Cricket
A mole cricket endemic to the Indian subcontinent found in irrigated crop fields. It damages seedling roots in rice nurseries and vegetable plots.
Did You Know?
Farmers in southern India locate its burrows by following the churring song to the source and flooding the tunnel to extract it.
Common Green Grasshopper
A small grasshopper varying from bright green to brown with a characteristic buzzing song that accelerates to a crescendo. It is one of Europe's most widespread grasshoppers.
Did You Know?
Its song lasts about 20 seconds and ends with a distinctive rapid crescendo.