Common Quaker vs Two-spotted Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Quaker | Two-spotted Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthosia cerasi | Neoxabea bipunctata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.
Two-spotted Tree Cricket
A reddish-brown tree cricket with two distinctive dark spots at the base of its antennae. It produces a soft continuous trill from deciduous trees at night.
Did You Know?
Females feed on a special secretion produced by a gland on the male's back during mating, which provides essential nutrients.