Valley Jerusalem Cricket vs Xya Pygmy Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Valley Jerusalem Cricket | Xya Pygmy Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenopelmatus pictus | Xya pfaendleri |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Tridactylidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern Europe, Mediterranean |
| 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.
Xya Pygmy Mole Cricket
A minute European pygmy mole cricket typically found on bare sandy ground near rivers. It is so small it is often confused with a small beetle.
Did You Know?
It has tiny paddle-shaped appendages on its hind legs that serve as hydrofoils for skipping across water surfaces.