Jamaican Field Cricket vs Japanese Bell Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jamaican Field Cricket | Japanese Bell Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus assimilis | Meloimorpha japonica |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central America | Japan, China, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Japanese Bell Cricket
A small brown cricket revered in Japanese culture for its beautiful tinkling bell-like song. It has been bred and sold as a singing pet for over a thousand years.
Did You Know?
Emperor-era Japanese nobles held "insect listening" parties specifically to enjoy this cricket's song.