Pine Chafer vs African Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Chafer | African Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla fullo | Gryllotalpa africana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 25-36mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Gardens |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.
African Mole Cricket
A widespread mole cricket found across Africa and southern Asia, common in irrigated croplands and garden soils. It is considered a significant agricultural pest in rice paddies and vegetable gardens.
Did You Know?
In parts of Southeast Asia, mole crickets are collected and eaten as a protein-rich delicacy, fried or roasted.