Wood Cricket vs House Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wood Cricket | House Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemobius sylvestris | Acheta domesticus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 16-21 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Detritivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wood Cricket
A tiny brown cricket of European woodland floors that scurries through leaf litter like a small beetle. Its quiet, continuous song is easily overlooked.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European crickets that overwinters as a nymph, taking two full years to complete its life cycle.
House Cricket
A light brown cricket commonly found in and around human dwellings. It is widely farmed as a protein source and as feeder insects for pets.
Did You Know?
House crickets are now farmed on an industrial scale and processed into flour containing over 65% protein by weight.