Woodland Grasshopper vs Riband Wave Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Grasshopper | Riband Wave Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omocestus rufipes | Idaea aversata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Geometridae |
| Size | 13-22mm | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western 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.
Riband Wave Moth
A small greyish moth occurring in both banded and plain forms. The banded form has a conspicuous dark central band across the forewings.
Did You Know?
Both the banded and plain forms can emerge from the same brood of eggs.