Mole Cricket with Four Dots vs Leaf-rolling Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mole Cricket with Four Dots | Leaf-rolling Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoscapteriscus abbreviatus | Gryllacris sigillata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 19-25 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, South America, Caribbean | Oceania |
| 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.
Leaf-rolling Cricket
A large nocturnal cricket that silks together leaves to create a daytime retreat.
Did You Know?
It navigates back to its shelter at dawn using chemical trail markers.