Tropical Warehouse Moth vs House Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Warehouse Moth | House Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephestia cautella | Acheta domesticus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan | 16-21 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide | Europe, Asia, North America, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tropical Warehouse Moth
A common pest of stored products in tropical and subtropical warehouses. Its larvae produce frass and webbing that contaminate large quantities of stored commodities.
Did You Know?
It is the most economically damaging moth pest of stored cocoa beans in West Africa.
House Cricket
A light brown cricket commonly found in and around human dwellings. It is widely farmed as a protein source and as feeder insects for pets.
Did You Know?
House crickets are now farmed on an industrial scale and processed into flour containing over 65% protein by weight.