Herald Moth vs Speckled Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Herald Moth | Speckled Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scoliopteryx libatrix | Leptophyes punctatissima |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 40-46 mm wingspan | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Herald Moth
A distinctive moth with scalloped wing edges and orange patches that hibernates in caves, cellars, and outbuildings. One of the first moths to be seen each spring. Adults resemble dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Often hibernates in caves alongside bats, and can survive freezing temperatures during winter.
Speckled Bush-Cricket
A small, bright green bush-cricket covered in tiny dark speckles found across Europe. Its song is almost entirely inaudible to humans as it is in the ultrasonic range.
Did You Know?
Males and females communicate with ultrasonic duets that are completely inaudible to the human ear without specialized detection equipment.