Grey Bush-Cricket vs Duke of Burgundy
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grey Bush-Cricket | Duke of Burgundy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycleis albopunctata | Hamearis lucina |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 29-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western and Southern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (declining regionally) |
Grey Bush-Cricket
A cryptic grey-brown bush-cricket of dry coastal grasslands and chalky hillsides in Europe. It sings a brief, staccato burst of clicks during warm afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its range in Britain is entirely coastal, restricted to warm south-facing cliff tops and undercliff grasslands.
Duke of Burgundy
A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.