Wingless Grasshopper vs Lime-speck Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wingless Grasshopper | Lime-speck Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaulacridium vittatum | Eupithecia centaureata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Geometridae |
| Size | Body 15-20 mm | 19-23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wingless Grasshopper
A small, common grasshopper found across Australia and New Zealand with reduced or absent wings. It can become a significant pasture pest in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Despite being mostly wingless, it has successfully spread across two countries by walking and jumping.
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.