Southern Mole Cricket vs Pink Underwing Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Mole Cricket | Pink Underwing Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoscapteriscus borellii | Amblycorypha oblongifolia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America (native), Southern United States (invasive), Australia (invasive) | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Mole Cricket
A South American mole cricket that has become an invasive turf pest in the southern United States and Australia. It tunnels through soil near the surface, severing grass roots and leaving raised trails.
Did You Know?
It can fly strongly at night and is attracted to lights, which is how it colonized new areas after its accidental introduction.
Pink Underwing Katydid
A North American katydid with bright green leaf-like forewings. Rare pink morphs occur naturally and are highly sought by collectors.
Did You Know?
About 1 in 500 individuals display a rare genetic pink color morph caused by erythrism.