Predatory Bush Cricket vs Golden Dung Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Bush Cricket | Golden Dung Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saga pedo | Scathophaga stercoraria |
| Order | Orthoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Scathophagidae |
| Size | 60-120mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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).
Golden Dung Fly
A common furry yellow fly that gathers on fresh cow dung to mate and hunt.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely competitive and wrestle each other for access to females on dung pats.