Oak Bush-cricket vs Bog Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Bush-cricket | Bog Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meconema thalassinum | Metrioptera brachyptera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 12-17mm | 13-20mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Bog Bush-cricket
A dark-colored bush-cricket with short wings and pale lateral stripes on the pronotum. It favors wet heathlands and bogs. Its song is a series of brief chirps.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland habitat in Europe.