Scaly Cricket vs Elegant Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scaly Cricket | Elegant Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomogoplistes vicentae | Euconocephalus nasutus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Mogoplistidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 7-11mm | 45-65mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Asia |
| 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.
Elegant Bush Cricket
A large cone-headed katydid with bright green coloring and a sharply pointed head. It is attracted to lights at night and can fly strongly. Its song is a high-pitched continuous buzz.
Did You Know?
Large swarms sometimes descend on crops at night, attracted by artificial lighting in agricultural areas.