Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet vs Puss Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet | Puss Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe ferrugata | Cerura vinula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 58-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Puss Moth
A furry white moth whose caterpillar has whip-like tail filaments and sprays formic acid.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar can shoot a jet of formic acid from a gland behind its head.