Predatory Bush Cricket vs Bog Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Bush Cricket | Bog Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saga pedo | Metrioptera brachyptera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 60-120mm | 13-20mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
Predatory Bush Cricket
The largest European bush-cricket reaching up to 12cm. It is a formidable predator of other insects. The entire known population is female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found; all individuals are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis (cloning).
Bog Bush-cricket
A dark-colored bush-cricket with short wings and pale lateral stripes on the pronotum. It favors wet heathlands and bogs. Its song is a series of brief chirps.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland habitat in Europe.