Flame Carpet Moth vs Shaggy Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Carpet Moth | Shaggy Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe designata | Emus hirtus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Shaggy Rove Beetle
A spectacular, large rove beetle covered in dense black and yellow fur-like pubescence, resembling a bumblebee. It is associated with dung and is one of Europe's most visually striking beetles.
Did You Know?
This beetle's bumblebee-like appearance is thought to be a form of Batesian mimicry, deterring predators that have learned to avoid stinging bumblebees.