Cricket vs. Grasshopper — What's the Difference?

Crickets exhibit incomplete metamorphosis.

Prefer open habitats.

Crickets are nocturnal insects recognized for their chirping.

They produce sound through crepitation.

They have a versatile diet.

Grasshoppers undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Crickets use stridulation to produce sounds.

Grasshoppers are known for their jumping ability.

Their habitat is diverse.

Their diet is mainly herbivorous.

Any of various orthopteran insects of the family Gryllidae, having long antennae and legs adapted for leaping. The males of many species produce a shrill chirping sound by rubbing the front wings together.

Grasshoppers are a group of insects belonging to the suborder Caelifera. They are among what is probably the most ancient living group of chewing herbivorous insects, dating back to the early Triassic around 250 million years ago.

An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.

Any of numerous orthopteran insects, chiefly of the suborder Caelifera, characteristically having long, powerful hind legs adapted for jumping.

An orthopterous insect of the genus Gryllus, and allied genera. The males make chirping, musical notes by rubbing together the basal parts of the veins of the front wings.

A light, usually unarmed airplane used for liaison and scouting.

Leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

A cocktail consisting of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.

A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

In the strict sense, refers to insects in the suborder Caelifera, particularly those in the family Acrididae.

In a looser sense, also includes the katydids (also known as longhorned grasshoppers or bush crickets), which are members of the family Tettigoniidae, of the suborder Ensifera.

A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao.

(figuratively) A young student in initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent.

(musical instrument) In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key.

Any jumping, orthopterous insect, of the families Acrididæ and Locustidæ, having large hind legs adapted for leaping, and chewing mouth parts. The species and genera are very numerous and some are very destructive to crops. The former family includes the Western grasshopper or locust (Caloptenus spretus), noted for the great extent of its ravages in the region beyond the Mississippi. In the Eastern United States the red-legged (Caloptenus femurrubrum and C. atlanis) are closely related species, but their ravages are less important. They are closely related to the migratory locusts of the Old World. See Locust.

In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key; - called also the hopper.

An antipersonnel mine that jumps from the ground to body height when activated, and explodes, hurling metal fragments over a wide area.

A mixed alcoholic beverage containing crème de menthe, light cream, and sometimes crème de cacao. The name comes from its light green color.

Terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping

A cocktail made of creme de menthe and cream (sometimes with creme de cacao)

Crickets are often darker (brown to black), whereas grasshoppers are lighter (green, brown, yellow).

Crickets produce sound by rubbing their wings together, while grasshoppers do so by rubbing their hind legs against their wings.

Crickets are primarily nocturnal.

Crickets have an omnivorous diet, including plant material and small insects.

Grasshoppers prefer open grasslands and fields.

Grasshoppers are more likely to cause significant crop damage due to their herbivorous diet.

Due to their diet, grasshoppers can significantly impact agriculture by feeding on crops.

Grasshoppers are most active during the day (diurnal).

Crickets use stridulation, and grasshoppers use crepitation.

Yes, crickets can adapt to urban environments.

Both undergo incomplete metamorphosis but differ in their nymph stages' appearance and development.

Crickets are versatile and can live in various environments, from forests to urban settings.

Yes, both insects have wings, but they use them differently, notably in sound production.

Grasshoppers are especially known for their powerful jumping abilities.

Yes, crickets have an omnivorous diet, making their food sources more varied.