Warehouse Beetle vs Fall Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Warehouse Beetle | Fall Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogoderma variabile | Gryllus pennsylvanicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Australia, Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Warehouse Beetle
A stored product beetle closely related to the khapra beetle that infests grain, cereals, and dried foods. Its hairy larvae contaminate food products and can cause allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
It is so similar to the quarantine-regulated khapra beetle that expert identification is needed to tell them apart.
Fall Field Cricket
A common North American black field cricket whose chirping is the quintessential sound of autumn. Adults appear in late summer and die with the first hard frost.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting its chirps in 14 seconds and adding 40.