Mole Cricket with Four Dots vs Saw-backed Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mole Cricket with Four Dots | Saw-backed Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoscapteriscus abbreviatus | Acridopeza reticulata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 19-25 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, South America, Caribbean | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Saw-backed Grouse Locust
An Australian pygmy grasshopper with a distinctly serrated or saw-toothed pronotal keel. It is found in moist forest floor habitats.
Did You Know?
Its serrated pronotum crest is unique among Australian tetrigids and gives it an almost reptilian appearance.