Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet vs Mauritius Fody Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet | Mauritius Fody Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe ferrugata | Cratopus exquisitus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Mauritius |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Mauritius Fody Beetle
An ornately scaled weevil endemic to Mauritius with iridescent green and copper markings. It is found primarily in upland native forests.
Did You Know?
Many Mauritius Cratopus weevils are known only from a handful of museum specimens.