Spring Field Cricket vs Stone Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Field Cricket | Stone Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus veletis | Prionotropis hystrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Pamphagidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Spring Field Cricket
A black field cricket that overwinters as a late-instar nymph and matures in spring. Its early-season singing distinguishes it from the fall field cricket.
Did You Know?
It and the fall field cricket were long considered the same species until differences in life cycle timing revealed they are reproductively isolated.
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.