Spring Field Cricket vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Field Cricket | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllus veletis | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spring Field Cricket
A black field cricket that overwinters as a late-instar nymph and matures in spring. Its early-season singing distinguishes it from the fall field cricket.
Did You Know?
It and the fall field cricket were long considered the same species until differences in life cycle timing revealed they are reproductively isolated.
Flame Carpet Moth
A small, attractive geometer moth with pinkish-brown and dark banding creating a flame-like pattern. Associated with cruciferous plants. Comes readily to moth traps.
Did You Know?
The flame-like wing pattern gives this common moth its evocative English name.