Common Cone-head vs Reed Leopard Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Cone-head | Reed Leopard Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus fuscus | Phragmataecia castaneae |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Cossidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 30–50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Cone-head
A small slender katydid with a pointed head and brown body. It lives low in tall grasses near wetlands. Its song is a faint high-pitched buzz often inaudible to older adults.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is so high-pitched that most adults over 40 cannot hear it at all.
Reed Leopard Moth
A cossid moth whose larvae bore into the stems of common reed and bulrush. It is widespread across European wetlands and reedbeds.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few cossid moths that bores into herbaceous plants rather than woody trees.