Moss Grasshopper vs Spring Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Grasshopper | Spring Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batrachideinae sp. (Coscineuta coxalis) | Gryllus veletis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Moss Grasshopper
A tiny pygmy grasshopper with an elongated pronotum covered in moss-like textures. It is practically invisible on moss-covered rocks and logs.
Did You Know?
Its pronotum extends far beyond its abdomen and is textured to precisely mimic the moss it feeds on.
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.