Spotted Camel Cricket vs Stone Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Camel Cricket | Stone Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceuthophilus maculatus | Prionotropis hystrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Pamphagidae |
| Size | 15-25mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Stone Grasshopper
A heavy-bodied flightless grasshopper that resembles a lichen-covered pebble.
Did You Know?
Its habitat in southern France has declined so severely it faces extinction.