Fall Webworm vs Raspy Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fall Webworm | Raspy Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyphantria cunea | Cooraboorama canberrae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 25-42 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Fall Webworm
A native North American moth whose caterpillars build communal silk webs on tree branches. It has become invasive in Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Unlike tent caterpillars, fall webworm nests enclose the foliage the larvae are feeding on.
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.