Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle vs Wart-biter Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle | Wart-biter Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccinella magnifica | Decticus verrucivorus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle
A scarce ladybird that lives exclusively in and around wood ant nests. It closely resembles the common seven-spot ladybird.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few ladybird species that is myrmecophilous, living among ants.
Wart-biter Cricket
A large bush-cricket with mottled green and brown coloring. Males produce a loud sustained song to attract mates. Historically used in Sweden to bite off warts.
Did You Know?
Swedish peasants historically let this cricket bite off their warts, giving it its common name.