Oak Bush-cricket vs Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Bush-cricket | Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meconema thalassinum | Myzus persicae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 12-17mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Bush-cricket
A slender, pale green bush-cricket found in tree canopies. It is nocturnal and rarely flies despite having fully developed wings. Females have a long, upcurved ovipositor.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few predatory katydids in Europe, hunting aphids and caterpillars at night.
Aphid
Tiny sap-sucking insects with extraordinary reproduction. Can reproduce without mating (parthenogenesis) and give birth to live young that are already pregnant, telescoping generations.
Did You Know?
Aphids can telescope generations — a female can contain a developing daughter, who already has a developing granddaughter inside her, all without mating.