Brimstone vs Common Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brimstone | Common Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx rhamni | Epirrhoe alternata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 52-60 mm wingspan | 22-27 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.
Common Carpet Moth
A small moth with distinctive dark and light banded forewings creating a chequered pattern. It is double-brooded and flies from May to September.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most widespread geometrid moths, found across three continents.