Predatory Bush Cricket vs Jamaican Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Bush Cricket | Jamaican Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saga pedo | Gryllus assimilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 60-120mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central 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).
Jamaican Field Cricket
A robust field cricket common throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Males produce loud chirping songs at night to attract females.
Did You Know?
The rate of their chirping increases with temperature, allowing rough estimation of air temperature.