Rain Beetle Hunter vs Predatory Bush Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rain Beetle Hunter | Predatory Bush Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calosoma cancellatum | Saga pedo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 60-120mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, from Canada to Mexico | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Rain Beetle Hunter
A medium to large caterpillar hunter with dark elytra marked by rows of rectangular pits giving a grid-like appearance. It is one of the most common Calosoma species across North American prairies.
Did You Know?
It emerges in massive numbers after rain events on the Great Plains, earning the nickname rain beetle, and can be found running across roads in huge aggregations.
Predatory Bush Cricket
The largest European bush-cricket reaching up to 12cm. It is a formidable predator of other insects. The entire known population is female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found; all individuals are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis (cloning).