Long-winged Conehead vs Mammoth Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Conehead | Mammoth Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus discolor | Hadenoecus subterraneus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm body | 15-30 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Caves |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Long-winged Conehead
A slim green bush-cricket with a pointed head that has dramatically expanded its range northward in Britain. Produces a very high-pitched, barely audible song. Found in tall grass and rushes.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is at such a high frequency that many people cannot hear it, even when the insect is nearby.
Mammoth Cave Cricket
A large obligate cave cricket and keystone species of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Its eggs are the primary food source for many cave predators.
Did You Know?
It is the most important nutrient source in the Mammoth Cave ecosystem.