Oceanic Field Cricket vs Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oceanic Field Cricket | Botany Bay Diamond Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teleogryllus oceanicus | Chrysolopus spectabilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | Body 22-28 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oceanic Field Cricket
A widespread Pacific cricket found from Australia to Hawaii with a loud, clear chirp. Some Hawaiian populations have rapidly evolved silent wings to avoid parasitic flies.
Did You Know?
In just 20 generations, Hawaiian males evolved flat, silent wings to escape a parasitic fly that locates hosts by sound.
Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
A large weevil covered in brilliant pale green scales with black diamond-shaped patches. It was one of the first Australian insects described by European science.
Did You Know?
It was collected by Joseph Banks during Captain Cook's first voyage to Australia in 1770.