1, appearance: mole cricket shrimp is smaller, usually only 2-3 cm or so, the body is flat, red and gray color. While Lugu shrimp is larger, usually up to about 10 centimeters, the body is cylindrical, dark brown.

2, distribution area: mole cricket shrimp distributed in southern China, some freshwater lakes, rivers and reservoirs and other waters, such as Taihu Lake, Dongting Lake. And Lugu shrimp are mainly distributed in southwest China, Dianchi, Lugu Lake and other waters.

3, growing environment: mole shrimp usually grow in freshwater waters, such as lakes, rivers, etc., is a typical freshwater shrimp. Lugu shrimp grow in high-altitude freshwater lakes, more adapted to the low-oxygen environment.