Snowy Tree Cricket vs King Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowy Tree Cricket | King Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecanthus fultoni | Libanasidus vittatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snowy Tree Cricket
A pale green, delicate tree cricket known as the 'thermometer cricket.' Its chirp rate correlates precisely with air temperature.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting its chirps in 13 seconds and adding 40, a method known as Dolbear's Law.
King Cricket
A large armored cricket that forages on forest floors and can bite through human skin.
Did You Know?
It raises its hind legs and stridulates loudly when threatened.