Pygmy Mole Cricket vs Predatory Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Mole Cricket | Predatory Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tridactylus variegatus | Saga pedo |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tridactylidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 60-120mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
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).