Vineyard Mole Cricket vs Bath White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vineyard Mole Cricket | Bath White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa vineae | Pontia daplidice |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Mediterranean | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Vineyard Mole Cricket
A European mole cricket very similar to G. gryllotalpa but distinguished by its song frequency. It was only recognized as a separate species through bioacoustic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was hidden as a cryptic species within G. gryllotalpa for centuries until scientists discovered its distinctly different calling song.
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.