Flame Carpet Moth vs Great Purple Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Carpet Moth | Great Purple Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe designata | Sasakia charonda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 75-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Great Purple Emperor
Japan's national butterfly, known as 'o-murasaki' in Japanese. Males display a stunning purple iridescence on their wings. A large and powerful flier found in deciduous forests.
Did You Know?
Designated as Japan's national butterfly in 1957, the Great Purple Emperor is rarely seen feeding on flowers, preferring tree sap instead.