Sweat Fly vs Jamaican Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweat Fly | Jamaican Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrotaea irritans | Gryllus assimilis |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sweat Fly
A small dark fly attracted to perspiration on humans and livestock. It forms dense head-circling swarms in summer that can be extremely annoying.
Did You Know?
Swarms of these flies can reduce cattle weight gain by causing constant head-tossing behavior.
Jamaican Field Cricket
A robust field cricket common throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Males produce loud chirping songs at night to attract females.
Did You Know?
The rate of their chirping increases with temperature, allowing rough estimation of air temperature.