Oceanic Field Cricket vs Spiny Leaf Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oceanic Field Cricket | Spiny Leaf Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teleogryllus oceanicus | Panacanthus cuspidatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | Body 22-28 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Parasites | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii | Ecuador, Colombia |
| 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.
Spiny Leaf Katydid
A brightly colored Ecuadorian katydid covered in sharp spines for defense. Its green body with orange and black spines makes it conspicuous as a warning.
Did You Know?
It can squirt a foul-smelling defensive spray from glands on its thorax when grabbed.