Japanese Blister Beetle vs Indian Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Blister Beetle | Indian Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epicauta gorhami | Gryllotalpa krishnani |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Blister Beetle
A black and orange striped blister beetle found in Japan and Korea. Known as 'tsuchi-hanmyo.' Contains cantharidin, a blistering agent, in its body fluids as a defense against predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, this beetle exudes hemolymph containing cantharidin from its leg joints, which can cause painful blisters on human skin.
Indian Mole Cricket
A mole cricket endemic to the Indian subcontinent found in irrigated crop fields. It damages seedling roots in rice nurseries and vegetable plots.
Did You Know?
Farmers in southern India locate its burrows by following the churring song to the source and flooding the tunnel to extract it.