Japanese Cave Cricket vs Woodland Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Cave Cricket | Woodland Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diestrammena japanica | Omocestus rufipes |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Acrididae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 13-22mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Heathland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan | Europe |
| 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.
Woodland Grasshopper
A small dark grasshopper with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen in both sexes. Found in warm sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
Identified by its red-tipped abdomen which is visible even when the grasshopper is hopping away from you.