Saddle-backed Bush-cricket vs Australian Large-headed Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saddle-backed Bush-cricket | Australian Large-headed Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiger ephippiger | Stenotritus greavesi |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Stenotritidae |
| Size | 22-30mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
A robust bush-cricket named for its saddle-shaped pronotum. It has vestigial wings used only for sound production. Both males and females can stridulate and will duet with each other.
Did You Know?
Both sexes sing, and females respond to male calls, making them one of the few katydids where both sexes duet.
Australian Large-headed Bee
A robust, fast-flying bee endemic to Australia with a disproportionately large head and powerful mandibles. It belongs to the most primitive extant family of bees.
Did You Know?
Stenotritidae is the smallest bee family in the world, containing only 21 species all restricted to Australia.