Oceanic Field Cricket vs Dark Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oceanic Field Cricket | Dark Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teleogryllus oceanicus | Pholidoptera griseoaptera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | Body 22-28 mm | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii | Europe |
| 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.
Dark Bush-cricket
A robust dark brown bush-cricket with vestigial wings. It is common in hedgerows and woodland edges across Europe. Males produce a short sharp chirp repeated at regular intervals.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it has been steadily expanding northward in Europe, likely driven by climate warming.