Mottled Grasshopper vs Small Fan-footed Wave
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Grasshopper | Small Fan-footed Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmeleotettix maculatus | Idaea biselata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Geometridae |
| Size | 11-19mm | 20-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Grasshopper
A small variable grasshopper with distinctively clubbed antennae in males. Colors range from green to brown to purple.
Did You Know?
Males have uniquely club-tipped antennae unlike any other European grasshopper species.
Small Fan-footed Wave
A small, delicate moth with pale buff wings and fine dark cross-lines. Common in deciduous woodland. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
Named for the male's fan-shaped front legs that are displayed during courtship.