Two-spotted Tree Cricket vs Valley Jerusalem Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Tree Cricket | Valley Jerusalem Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoxabea bipunctata | Stenopelmatus pictus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Stenopelmatidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-spotted Tree Cricket
A reddish-brown tree cricket with two distinctive dark spots at the base of its antennae. It produces a soft continuous trill from deciduous trees at night.
Did You Know?
Females feed on a special secretion produced by a gland on the male's back during mating, which provides essential nutrients.
Valley Jerusalem Cricket
A boldly banded Jerusalem cricket found in the arid valleys of California. Its large jaws can deliver a painful but harmless bite.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.