Flame Carpet Moth vs Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Carpet Moth | Silver-spotted Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe designata | Sthenopis argenteomaculatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Hepialidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
A large ghost moth from North America with silver-spotted wings. Caterpillars bore into the roots of alder trees, taking two years to develop. Adults emerge for brief nocturnal mating flights.
Did You Know?
Larvae spend up to two years boring through alder tree roots in waterlogged soil before pupating.