Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet vs Dark Southern Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet | Dark Southern Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe ferrugata | Cryptotermes cavifrons |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern United States, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
A common but variable carpet moth found in gardens and hedgerows. Wing pattern ranges from pale to very dark. Larvae feed on bedstraws and other low plants.
Did You Know?
So variable in appearance that dark and light forms were once described as separate species.
Dark Southern Drywood Termite
A native drywood termite of the southeastern United States and Caribbean. They infest hardwoods and are commonly found in dead tree branches and stumps.
Did You Know?
Their soldiers use their uniquely roughened heads to block gallery entrances with a sandpaper-like grip.