Wart-biter Cricket vs Grey Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wart-biter Cricket | Grey Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Decticus verrucivorus | Platycleis albopunctata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 30-40mm | 16-22 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Wart-biter Cricket
A large bush-cricket with mottled green and brown coloring. Males produce a loud sustained song to attract mates. Historically used in Sweden to bite off warts.
Did You Know?
Swedish peasants historically let this cricket bite off their warts, giving it its common name.
Grey Bush-Cricket
A cryptic grey-brown bush-cricket of dry coastal grasslands and chalky hillsides in Europe. It sings a brief, staccato burst of clicks during warm afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its range in Britain is entirely coastal, restricted to warm south-facing cliff tops and undercliff grasslands.