Scaly Cricket vs Cone-headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scaly Cricket | Cone-headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomogoplistes vicentae | Neoconocephalus ensiger |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Mogoplistidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 7-11mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Scaly Cricket
A tiny wingless cricket covered in iridescent scales. It lives on shingle beaches above the high-tide line. It is extremely secretive, hiding under pebbles during the day.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest insects in Britain, found on only a handful of shingle beaches.
Cone-headed Katydid
A long, slender katydid with a distinctive pointed cone on the top of its head. It hides among tall grasses and reeds, where its elongated body is perfectly camouflaged.
Did You Know?
Its continuous high-pitched buzz is one of the dominant insect sounds of late summer nights in eastern North America.