Predatory Bush Cricket vs Pygmy Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Bush Cricket | Pygmy Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saga pedo | Tridactylus variegatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tridactylidae |
| Size | 60-120mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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).
Pygmy Mole Cricket
A tiny mole cricket that lives along sandy stream banks and lake margins. It has miniature digging forelegs and can jump remarkable distances for its size.
Did You Know?
Despite being only a few millimeters long, it can launch itself over 30 centimeters into the air using spring-loaded hind legs.