South African Cave Cricket vs Greenhouse Camel Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Cave Cricket | Greenhouse Camel Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speleiacris tabulae | Diestrammena asynamora |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 13-20mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Africa | Asia, Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
South African Cave Cricket
A cave cricket endemic to caves on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. It has reduced eyes and pale brown coloration.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few cave crickets known from the African continent.
Greenhouse Camel Cricket
A humpbacked, wingless cricket with extremely long antennae and legs. It is light brown with dark mottling. Originally from East Asia, it now lives in greenhouses and basements worldwide.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it jumps directly toward the predator rather than away, startling potential attackers.