Jerusalem Cricket vs South African Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jerusalem Cricket | South African Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenopelmatus fuscus | Speleiacris tabulae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Caves |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Jerusalem Cricket
A large, flightless insect with a round head and amber-banded abdomen found in western North America. Despite its name it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.
Did You Know?
Jerusalem crickets communicate with potential mates by drumming their abdomens against the ground, sending vibrations through the soil.
South African Cave Cricket
A cave cricket endemic to caves on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. It has reduced eyes and pale brown coloration.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few cave crickets known from the African continent.