Steppe Mole Cricket vs Dragon-Headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steppe Mole Cricket | Dragon-Headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa stepposa | Lesina intermedia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Europe, Central Asia | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Steppe Mole Cricket
A mole cricket of the Eurasian steppe belt distinguished from other European species by its song and chromosome number. It inhabits drier habitats than most mole crickets.
Did You Know?
It can only be reliably distinguished from the European mole cricket by analyzing the pulse rate of its calling song.
Dragon-Headed Katydid
A Southeast Asian katydid with elaborate head projections resembling a dragon. Its bizarre head shape helps break up its silhouette among foliage.
Did You Know?
Its pronotal crest and head shape create a profile that makes it almost unrecognizable as an insect.