Jamaican Field Cricket vs House Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jamaican Field Cricket | House Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus assimilis | Acheta domesticus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 16-21 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central America | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jamaican Field Cricket
A robust field cricket common throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Males produce loud chirping songs at night to attract females.
Did You Know?
The rate of their chirping increases with temperature, allowing rough estimation of air temperature.
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.