Italian Tree Cricket vs Red and Black Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Italian Tree Cricket | Red and Black Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecanthus pellucens | Paederus riparius |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Italian Tree Cricket
A delicate pale green cricket with translucent wings. Males sing a melodious continuous trill on warm evenings. The rate of chirping is directly related to temperature.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature by counting its chirps: count chirps in 15 seconds and add 40 for degrees Fahrenheit.
Red and Black Rove Beetle
A small but notorious rove beetle with a red thorax and abdomen and blue-black elytra. Its hemolymph contains pederin, a potent blistering toxin.
Did You Know?
Crushing this beetle on skin causes painful blistering dermatitis known as Paederus dermatitis.