Japanese Cave Cricket vs Egyptian Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Cave Cricket | Egyptian Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diestrammena japanica | Anacridium aegyptium |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Acrididae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 55-70mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Heathland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Cave Cricket
A large cave cricket native to Japan where it inhabits natural caves and man-made tunnels. It has very long antennae that can be three times its body length.
Did You Know?
Its antennae can detect air currents from predators in total darkness.
Egyptian Grasshopper
One of the largest European grasshoppers with distinctive striped eyes. It has grey-brown coloring with subtle patterning. Adults can fly strongly over long distances.
Did You Know?
Its eyes have distinctive vertical black and cream stripes that are unique among European grasshoppers.