Woodland Grasshopper vs Lime-speck Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Grasshopper | Lime-speck Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omocestus rufipes | Eupithecia centaureata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Geometridae |
| Size | 13-22mm | 19-23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Woodland Grasshopper
A small dark grasshopper with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen in both sexes. Found in warm sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
Identified by its red-tipped abdomen which is visible even when the grasshopper is hopping away from you.
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.