European Grape Berry Moth vs Cone-Head Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Grape Berry Moth | Cone-Head Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupoecilia ambiguella | Copiphora rhinoceros |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Grape Berry Moth
A small cream-colored moth with a dark diagonal band across the forewings. It is one of the two most damaging moth pests of grapevines in Europe.
Did You Know?
Larval damage to grape berries often leads to secondary infection by the grey mould Botrytis.
Cone-Head Katydid
A Neotropical katydid with a long horn-like projection from its head. It is an omnivorous species active at night in tropical lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its horn is a hardened extension of its fastigium and may be used in combat between rival males.