Saw-backed Grouse Locust vs Japanese Bell Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-backed Grouse Locust | Japanese Bell Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acridopeza reticulata | Meloimorpha japonica |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Japan, China, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Saw-backed Grouse Locust
An Australian pygmy grasshopper with a distinctly serrated or saw-toothed pronotal keel. It is found in moist forest floor habitats.
Did You Know?
Its serrated pronotum crest is unique among Australian tetrigids and gives it an almost reptilian appearance.
Japanese Bell Cricket
A small brown cricket revered in Japanese culture for its beautiful tinkling bell-like song. It has been bred and sold as a singing pet for over a thousand years.
Did You Know?
Emperor-era Japanese nobles held "insect listening" parties specifically to enjoy this cricket's song.