Spotted Camel Cricket vs Jamaican Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Camel Cricket | Jamaican Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceuthophilus maculatus | Gryllus assimilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 15-25mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Camel Cricket
A hump-backed wingless cricket with spotted brown coloring and very long hind legs. It is nocturnal and lives in cool dark spaces. It can leap remarkable distances when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Millions of these crickets live in some cave systems, forming the base of the cave food chain.
Jamaican Field Cricket
A robust field cricket common throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Males produce loud chirping songs at night to attract females.
Did You Know?
The rate of their chirping increases with temperature, allowing rough estimation of air temperature.