Snowy Tree Cricket vs Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowy Tree Cricket | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecanthus fultoni | Croce filipennis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Southern 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.
Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
A bizarre nemopterid with extremely long, thread-like hindwings. Males have hindwings that can be several times their body length.
Did You Know?
Its hindwings can be four times longer than the forewings, trailing behind like fine threads.