Clifden Nonpareil Moth vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clifden Nonpareil Moth | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala fraxini | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 75-100 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clifden Nonpareil Moth
A large underwing moth with spectacular blue-black hindwings concealed at rest.
Did You Know?
Its cryptic gray forewings hide vivid blue bands that flash during escape flights.
Flame Carpet Moth
A small, attractive geometer moth with pinkish-brown and dark banding creating a flame-like pattern. Associated with cruciferous plants. Comes readily to moth traps.
Did You Know?
The flame-like wing pattern gives this common moth its evocative English name.