Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird vs Oak Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird | Oak Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata | Meconema thalassinum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 12-17mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird
A tiny bright yellow ladybird with exactly 22 black spots, widespread across Europe. Unlike most ladybirds, it feeds on mildew rather than insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that is entirely mycophagous, feeding exclusively on fungal growth.
Oak Bush-cricket
A slender, pale green bush-cricket found in tree canopies. It is nocturnal and rarely flies despite having fully developed wings. Females have a long, upcurved ovipositor.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few predatory katydids in Europe, hunting aphids and caterpillars at night.