Tropical House Cricket vs Larder Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical House Cricket | Larder Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllodes sigillatus | Dermestes lardarius |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Dermestidae |
| Size | 13-18mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, North America, Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Tropical House Cricket
A small light brown cricket with dark bands on its head. It is widely bred as feeder insects for reptiles. Originally from South Asia, it has spread worldwide in association with humans.
Did You Know?
It is the second most commercially bred insect in the world after the house cricket, raised as food for pet reptiles.
Larder Beetle
A dark brown beetle with a pale band across its elytra, commonly found in stored food products. Larvae are covered in bristly hairs.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use its presence on remains to help estimate time of death.