Mottled Grasshopper vs Australian Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Grasshopper | Australian Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmeleotettix maculatus | Gryllotalpa pluvialis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 11-19mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Grasshopper
A small variable grasshopper with distinctively clubbed antennae in males. Colors range from green to brown to purple.
Did You Know?
Males have uniquely club-tipped antennae unlike any other European grasshopper species.
Australian Mole Cricket
A native Australian mole cricket that emerges from the soil in large numbers after heavy rains. It is attracted to lights on warm, wet nights.
Did You Know?
Its species name pluvialis means rain-loving, referring to its habit of mass emergence after heavy downpours.