Common Carpet Moth vs Finger-net Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Carpet Moth | Finger-net Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epirrhoe alternata | Philopotamus montanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Philopotamidae |
| Size | 22-27 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Finger-net Caddisfly
A medium caddisfly with golden-brown wings. Larvae spin finger-shaped silken nets in fast-flowing water to capture ultrafine particles of organic matter.
Did You Know?
Its silk nets have an incredibly fine mesh, filtering particles as small as one micrometer.