Wart-biter Cricket vs Raspy Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wart-biter Cricket | Raspy Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Decticus verrucivorus | Cooraboorama canberrae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 30-40mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Oceania |
| 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.
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.