Drinker Moth vs Southern Oak Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Drinker Moth | Southern Oak Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euthrix potatoria | Meconema meridionale |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 45-65mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern and Western Europe (expanding northward) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Drinker Moth
A large golden-brown moth named because its caterpillar was observed drinking drops of dew from grass blades.
Did You Know?
Named in the 18th century by a naturalist who repeatedly observed caterpillars carefully drinking water droplets from grass.
Southern Oak Bush-Cricket
A small, wingless relative of the oak bush-cricket that has rapidly spread northward across Europe, likely aided by accidental transport in vehicles. It is fully arboreal and flightless.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, it likely spread across Europe by hitchhiking on cars and trucks parked under infested trees.