Wart-biter Cricket vs Glover's Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wart-biter Cricket | Glover's Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Decticus verrucivorus | Hyalophora columbia gloveri |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 30-40mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western North America, Rocky Mountain region |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Wart-biter Cricket
A large bush-cricket with mottled green and brown coloring. Males produce a loud sustained song to attract mates. Historically used in Sweden to bite off warts.
Did You Know?
Swedish peasants historically let this cricket bite off their warts, giving it its common name.
Glover's Silk Moth
A large silk moth from the western Rocky Mountain region with reddish-brown wings and white crescent-shaped spots. It is closely related to the cecropia moth but adapted to arid habitats.
Did You Know?
It was originally described as a separate species but is now considered a subspecies of the Columbia silk moth.