Two-spotted Case-bearer vs Japanese Bell Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Case-bearer | Japanese Bell Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptocephalus bipunctatus | Meloimorpha japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, China, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Two-spotted Case-bearer
A cylindrical beetle with red to orange elytra each bearing a single black spot, and a dark head and pronotum. It feeds on the leaves of various deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The female coats each egg with fecal material before dropping it to the ground, where the larva uses this casing as the foundation for its protective case.
Japanese Bell Cricket
A small brown cricket revered in Japanese culture for its beautiful tinkling bell-like song. It has been bred and sold as a singing pet for over a thousand years.
Did You Know?
Emperor-era Japanese nobles held "insect listening" parties specifically to enjoy this cricket's song.