Jamaican Field Cricket vs New Zealand Cave Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jamaican Field Cricket | New Zealand Cave Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus assimilis | Pachyrhamma edwardsii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 20-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central America | New Zealand |
| 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.
New Zealand Cave Weta
A large cave weta found throughout New Zealand's North Island caves. It has massive hind legs and can grow quite large.
Did You Know?
Weta are sometimes called the 'mice of New Zealand' for their ecological role.