Cuban Clear-winged Moth vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Clear-winged Moth | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carmenta bassiformis | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cuba | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Clear-winged Moth
A wasp-mimicking moth found in Cuba with transparent wings. Its narrow body and buzzing flight closely resemble a small wasp.
Did You Know?
Its near-perfect wasp mimicry deters birds and other visual predators.
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.