Japanese Mole Cricket vs Tree Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Mole Cricket | Tree Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa fossor | Anacridium melanorhodon |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 55-75 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea | Sahel region, North Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Japanese Mole Cricket
A mole cricket native to Japan and Korea that inhabits moist soils near rivers and paddies. It is declining in some areas due to urbanization.
Did You Know?
It has become a symbol of vanishing rural landscapes in Japan and is now protected in some prefectures.
Tree Locust
A large grey-brown locust with distinctive vertical stripes on its eyes and a rough thorax crest. It roosts in trees and can form small swarms.
Did You Know?
Unlike most locusts that rest on the ground, tree locusts spend most of their time roosting high in trees during the day.