Mole Cricket with Four Dots vs Arabian Desert Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mole Cricket with Four Dots | Arabian Desert Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoscapteriscus abbreviatus | Sphingonotus rubescens |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 19-25 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, South America, Caribbean | Africa, Middle East, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mole Cricket with Four Dots
A short-winged mole cricket-like species from South America that has invaded the southeastern United States. Despite its small size it can damage turf grasses.
Did You Know?
Unlike most mole crickets, its shortened wings mean it is flightless and can only spread by walking through the soil.
Arabian Desert Grasshopper
A small, sandy-colored band-winged grasshopper found across North Africa and the Middle East. Its blue hindwings are visible only in flight.
Did You Know?
It is so well camouflaged on sand that it is virtually invisible until it takes flight and flashes its blue wings.