Matchstick Grasshopper vs Spring Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Matchstick Grasshopper | Spring Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumastax vittata | Gryllus veletis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Eumastacidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Matchstick Grasshopper
A tiny colorful grasshopper with an extremely slender body resembling a matchstick.
Did You Know?
Its bright blue and orange coloration warns predators of its toxicity.
Spring Field Cricket
A black field cricket that overwinters as a late-instar nymph and matures in spring. Its early-season singing distinguishes it from the fall field cricket.
Did You Know?
It and the fall field cricket were long considered the same species until differences in life cycle timing revealed they are reproductively isolated.