Keeled Treehopper vs Black Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Keeled Treehopper | Black Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entylia carinata | Teleogryllus commodus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | Body 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Keeled Treehopper
A small, flattened treehopper with a pronounced dorsal keel running along its pronotum. It is widespread across the Americas on many host plants.
Did You Know?
Its flat, leaf-like profile makes it look like a tiny bump or bud on a plant stem.
Black Field Cricket
A common black cricket whose chirping song is a familiar sound of Australian summer nights. It is widespread across Australia and has been introduced to New Zealand.
Did You Know?
Females choose mates based on the quality and complexity of the male's chirping song.