Armoured Ground Cricket vs Black Arches
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Armoured Ground Cricket | Black Arches |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthoplus longipes | Lymantria monacha |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Armoured Ground Cricket
A robust flightless katydid covered in sharp spines across its thorax and legs. It is an omnivorous insect found in arid bushveld.
Did You Know?
They are cannibalistic and will devour injured members of their own species during mass marching events.
Black Arches
A striking moth with white wings boldly marked with black zigzag lines and a pink-flushed abdomen. It can occasionally erupt in huge outbreaks that defoliate conifer forests.
Did You Know?
During outbreaks in central Europe, caterpillar frass falling from trees sounds like rainfall.