Steppe Mole Cricket vs Saw-backed Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steppe Mole Cricket | Saw-backed Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa stepposa | Acridopeza reticulata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Europe, Central Asia | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Saw-backed Grouse Locust
An Australian pygmy grasshopper with a distinctly serrated or saw-toothed pronotal keel. It is found in moist forest floor habitats.
Did You Know?
Its serrated pronotum crest is unique among Australian tetrigids and gives it an almost reptilian appearance.