Two-spotted Tree Cricket vs Large Yellow Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Tree Cricket | Large Yellow Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoxabea bipunctata | Noctua pronuba |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-spotted Tree Cricket
A reddish-brown tree cricket with two distinctive dark spots at the base of its antennae. It produces a soft continuous trill from deciduous trees at night.
Did You Know?
Females feed on a special secretion produced by a gland on the male's back during mating, which provides essential nutrients.
Large Yellow Underwing
One of the most abundant moths in Europe with bright yellow-orange hindwings bordered in black. It is strongly attracted to light at night.
Did You Know?
It has successfully invaded North America and is now one of the most commonly found moths at porch lights across the continent.