Tooth Cave Ground Beetle vs Elegant Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tooth Cave Ground Beetle | Elegant Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhadine persephone | Ceuthophilus elegans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 0.5-0.7 cm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | United States | United States |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Tooth Cave Ground Beetle
A tiny eyeless ground beetle found only in a few limestone caves near Austin, Texas. It is a specialized predator of other cave invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It is completely blind and has never been found outside of the total darkness of cave systems.
Elegant Cave Cricket
A moderately-sized cave cricket found in caves and dark sheltered areas across the eastern United States. It has a mottled brown body pattern.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it is also commonly found in basements and crawl spaces.