Nettle Pug vs Jamaican Field Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Pug | Jamaican Field Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia venosata | Gryllus assimilis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Jamaica, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle Pug
A small pug moth associated with bladder campion, not nettles despite its name. Larvae feed inside the inflated seed capsules. A rather attractive species.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'Nettle Pug', it has no association with nettles and feeds entirely on campion.
Jamaican Field Cricket
A robust field cricket common throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Males produce loud chirping songs at night to attract females.
Did You Know?
The rate of their chirping increases with temperature, allowing rough estimation of air temperature.