Squash Bug vs Tawny Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Squash Bug | Tawny Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anasa tristis | Neoscapteriscus vicinus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 25-35mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | South America, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Squash Bug
A flat, dark grayish-brown bug that is a major pest of squash and pumpkin plants. When crushed, it emits a distinctly unpleasant odor similar to stink bugs.
Did You Know?
Squash bugs inject toxic saliva while feeding that causes a condition called anasa wilt, which can kill entire squash vines within days of a heavy infestation.
Tawny Mole Cricket
An invasive burrowing cricket with tan coloring and powerful digging forelegs. It is a major turf pest in the southeastern United States. Its tunnels damage grass roots extensively.
Did You Know?
A single mole cricket can tunnel up to 6 meters per night, leaving raised ridges of dying turf behind it.