Lichen Moth of New Zealand vs Raspy Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen Moth of New Zealand | Raspy Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Declana floccosa | Cooraboorama canberrae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 35-50 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lichen Moth of New Zealand
A beautifully camouflaged moth endemic to New Zealand that resembles a patch of lichen when resting on bark. Both the wings and body are patterned with greens, greys, and whites that perfectly mimic lichen. It is found in native forests throughout the country.
Did You Know?
This moth's lichen-like camouflage is so convincing that it even has raised scale tufts on its wings that mimic the three-dimensional texture of lichen.
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.