Sand Field Cricket vs Great Green Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Field Cricket | Great Green Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus firmus | Tettigonia viridissima |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 28-42 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sand Field Cricket
A large cricket occurring in two wing forms: long-winged fliers and short-winged non-fliers. This wing dimorphism involves a trade-off between flight ability and reproduction. It inhabits sandy coastal areas.
Did You Know?
Long-winged individuals can fly but lay fewer eggs; short-winged ones cannot fly but are far more fecund.
Great Green Bush-Cricket
One of the largest katydids in Europe, with a bright green body and long wings. Males produce a loud, sustained stridulation audible from great distances.
Did You Know?
Despite being largely herbivorous, great green bush-crickets are avid predators and will readily hunt and consume other insects including caterpillars and flies.