South African Cave Cricket vs Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Cave Cricket | Pleasing Lacewing Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speleiacris tabulae | Zenoa picea |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Synchroidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa | 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.
Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
An uncommon beetle found only on fungus-covered deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Its family contains fewer than ten species worldwide.