Tawny Mole Cricket vs Eggplant Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Mole Cricket | Eggplant Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoscapteriscus vicinus | Epitrix fuscula |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-35mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Eggplant Flea Beetle
A small dark beetle that creates dense shothole feeding damage on eggplant and potato leaves. Heavy infestations can stunt seedlings and reduce yields significantly.
Did You Know?
Row covers placed over seedlings at transplanting are one of the most effective non-chemical controls for this pest.