Mother Shipton vs Italian Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother Shipton | Italian Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclidia mi | Oecanthus pellucens |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 30-35 mm wingspan | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mother Shipton
A day-flying moth whose forewing markings resemble the profile of a witch's face. It is named after the famous English prophetess Mother Shipton.
Did You Know?
The wing pattern clearly shows a hooked nose, chin, and eye in profile, resembling a caricature of a crone.
Italian Tree Cricket
A delicate pale green cricket with translucent wings. Males sing a melodious continuous trill on warm evenings. The rate of chirping is directly related to temperature.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature by counting its chirps: count chirps in 15 seconds and add 40 for degrees Fahrenheit.