Snowy Tree Cricket vs Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowy Tree Cricket | Saddle-backed Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecanthus fultoni | Ephippiger ephippiger |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 22-30mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
A robust bush-cricket named for its saddle-shaped pronotum. It has vestigial wings used only for sound production. Both males and females can stridulate and will duet with each other.
Did You Know?
Both sexes sing, and females respond to male calls, making them one of the few katydids where both sexes duet.