Tree Locust vs Fall Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tree Locust | Fall Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anacridium melanorhodon | Gryllus pennsylvanicus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Sahel region, North Africa, East Africa | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tree Locust
A large grey-brown locust with distinctive vertical stripes on its eyes and a rough thorax crest. It roosts in trees and can form small swarms.
Did You Know?
Unlike most locusts that rest on the ground, tree locusts spend most of their time roosting high in trees during the day.
Fall Field Cricket
A common North American black field cricket whose chirping is the quintessential sound of autumn. Adults appear in late summer and die with the first hard frost.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting its chirps in 14 seconds and adding 40.