Heart and Dart vs Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heart and Dart | Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis exclamationis | Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 32-40 mm wingspan | 35-46 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Heart and Dart
An extremely common brown moth named for the heart and dart-shaped markings on its forewing. It is often the most abundant species in light traps across Europe.
Did You Know?
A single light trap can capture over a thousand individuals in one night during peak emergence.
Mole Cricket
Extraordinary burrowers with powerful shovel-like forelegs adapted for digging. Males construct horn-shaped burrows that amplify their mating calls up to 600 meters.
Did You Know?
Mole crickets build double-exponential horn-shaped burrows that act as acoustic amplifiers, broadcasting their mating calls at 90 dB — audible from 600 meters away.