Firethorn Leaf Miner vs Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Firethorn Leaf Miner | Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllonorycter leucographella | Proscopia scabra |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gracillariidae | Proscopiidae |
| Size | 7-8 mm wingspan | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, spreading north | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Firethorn Leaf Miner
A tiny moth whose larvae create blister mines on pyracantha leaves. Originally from southern Europe, it has spread rapidly northward. Mines cause silvery blotches on leaves.
Did You Know?
First recorded in Britain in 1989 and spread across the country within a decade on planted pyracantha hedges.
Proscopiid Stick Grasshopper
An extremely elongated, wingless grasshopper that closely resembles a stick insect. Its thread-thin body and swaying walk make it virtually invisible among grass stems and twigs.
Did You Know?
Despite being a grasshopper, it looks so much like a stick insect that even entomologists can mistake it at first glance.