Spotted Camel Cricket vs Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Camel Cricket | Pleasing Lacewing Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceuthophilus maculatus | Zenoa picea |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Synchroidae |
| Size | 15-25mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North 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.
Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
An uncommon beetle found only on fungus-covered deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Its family contains fewer than ten species worldwide.