Snowy Tree Cricket vs Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowy Tree Cricket | Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecanthus fultoni | Reduvius tabulensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Table Mountain Ghost Frog Assassin Bug
A rare assassin bug found only on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It preys on small invertebrates among the fynbos vegetation.
Did You Know?
Table Mountain's summit is home to numerous species found nowhere else due to its long isolation.