Oceanic Field Cricket vs Southern Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oceanic Field Cricket | Southern Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teleogryllus oceanicus | Dilta hibernica |
| Order | Orthoptera | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Gryllidae | Machilidae |
| Size | Body 22-28 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii | Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Portugal |
| 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.
Southern Jumping Bristletail
A bristletail found on rocky coasts of western Europe, from Ireland to Portugal. It has large eyes and a distinctively humped thorax.
Did You Know?
It is most active at night and hides in rock crevices during the day.