Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet vs Macrosoma conifera
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet | Macrosoma conifera |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe ferrugata | Macrosoma conifera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Macrosoma conifera
Small grayish-white moth-butterfly with narrow pointed wings. Inhabits forest understory and is active only at night.
Did You Know?
It possesses tympanal ears on its wings that can hear ultrasonic bat calls.