Long-winged Conehead vs Rapa Nui Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Conehead | Rapa Nui Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus discolor | Paratrigonidium rapanui |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Trigonidiidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm body | 0.5-1 cm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Chile |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Rapa Nui Cricket
A tiny ground cricket endemic to Easter Island (Rapa Nui). It lives in leaf litter and stone crevices on this remote Pacific island.
Did You Know?
Easter Island has very few native insects, making each endemic species extremely significant for conservation.