Valley Jerusalem Cricket vs Jamaican Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Valley Jerusalem Cricket | Jamaican Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenopelmatus pictus | Gryllus assimilis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Jamaican Field Cricket
A robust field cricket common throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Males produce loud chirping songs at night to attract females.
Did You Know?
The rate of their chirping increases with temperature, allowing rough estimation of air temperature.