Katanga Squeaker vs Dark Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Katanga Squeaker | Dark Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachytrupes membranaceus | Pholidoptera griseoaptera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 35-55mm | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Katanga Squeaker
A very large burrowing cricket with a broad head and powerful jaws. It digs deep vertical burrows up to 50cm deep. Males call loudly from their burrow entrances at dusk.
Did You Know?
It pulls leaves down into its burrow to eat and plugs the entrance with a ball of soil during the day.
Dark Bush-cricket
A robust dark brown bush-cricket with vestigial wings. It is common in hedgerows and woodland edges across Europe. Males produce a short sharp chirp repeated at regular intervals.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it has been steadily expanding northward in Europe, likely driven by climate warming.