Japanese Bell Cricket vs New Zealand Cave Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Bell Cricket | New Zealand Cave Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meloimorpha japonica | Pachyrhamma edwardsii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 20-40 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, China, Korea | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
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.