Two-clawed Mole Cricket vs Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-clawed Mole Cricket | Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoscapteriscus didactylus | Trimerotropis infantilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 28-38 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, Caribbean | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Two-clawed Mole Cricket
A large South American mole cricket recognized by its two-clawed digging foreleg. It is both a turf pest and a predator of soil insects.
Did You Know?
The two large claws on its forelegs work like scissors, making it one of the most efficient diggers among mole crickets.
Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
A small grasshopper found only in sand parkland habitats in Santa Cruz County, California. It is superbly camouflaged against the grey Zayante sand.
Did You Know?
Its entire world range covers less than 600 acres of sandy habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains.