Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet vs South American Eucalyptus Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet | South American Eucalyptus Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe ferrugata | Lophyrotoma zonalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Pergidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, invasive in 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.
South American Eucalyptus Sawfly
A dark-bodied pergid sawfly that has become a significant pest of eucalyptus plantations in South America. Larvae are gregarious and can cause severe defoliation.
Did You Know?
This Australian native became a major pest after eucalyptus was widely planted in South America, far from its natural enemies.