Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper vs Webbing Clothes Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper | Webbing Clothes Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miramella alpina | Tineola bisselliella |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tineidae |
| Size | 16-25 mm body length | 6-8 mm body; 12-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
A green alpine grasshopper with short wings, common in European mountain meadows. It is one of the most characteristic insects of alpine grasslands.
Did You Know?
It can be found at higher elevations than almost any other European grasshopper.
Webbing Clothes Moth
A small golden-buff moth whose larvae are the primary insect pest of woolen clothing and textiles. Adults are weak fliers that avoid light, preferring dark closets and drawers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most moths, adults actively avoid light and will run rather than fly when disturbed.