Lichen Katydid vs Fall Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen Katydid | Fall Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dysonia sp. (Dysonia magdalenae) | Gryllus pennsylvanicus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lichen Katydid
A Central American katydid with a mottled gray-green body that perfectly mimics lichen on bark. It is nearly invisible when pressed against a tree trunk.
Did You Know?
It feeds on the same lichen it mimics, making it both predator and impersonator of its food source.
Fall Field Cricket
A common North American black field cricket whose chirping is the quintessential sound of autumn. Adults appear in late summer and die with the first hard frost.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting its chirps in 14 seconds and adding 40.