Wingless Grasshopper vs South African Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wingless Grasshopper | South African Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaulacridium vittatum | Speleiacris tabulae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | Body 15-20 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Wingless Grasshopper
A small, common grasshopper found across Australia and New Zealand with reduced or absent wings. It can become a significant pasture pest in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Despite being mostly wingless, it has successfully spread across two countries by walking and jumping.
South African Cave Cricket
A cave cricket endemic to caves on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. It has reduced eyes and pale brown coloration.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few cave crickets known from the African continent.