Mammoth Cave Beetle vs Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mammoth Cave Beetle | Saddle-backed Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenotrechus condei | Ephippiger ephippiger |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 22-30mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mammoth Cave Beetle
A rare troglobitic ground beetle known from caves in the Ozark region of Missouri. It is eyeless with greatly elongated appendages.
Did You Know?
It was not discovered until 1987, despite extensive surveys of Missouri caves.
Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
A robust bush-cricket named for its saddle-shaped pronotum. It has vestigial wings used only for sound production. Both males and females can stridulate and will duet with each other.
Did You Know?
Both sexes sing, and females respond to male calls, making them one of the few katydids where both sexes duet.