Figwort Weevil vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.
Flame Carpet Moth
A small, attractive geometer moth with pinkish-brown and dark banding creating a flame-like pattern. Associated with cruciferous plants. Comes readily to moth traps.
Did You Know?
The flame-like wing pattern gives this common moth its evocative English name.