Garden Carpet vs Bartman's Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Carpet | Bartman's Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe fluctuata | Timema bartmani |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Timematidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | United States (Southern California mountains) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Garden Carpet
A very common garden moth with variable grey and white patterning. Double-brooded with adults flying from April to October. Larvae feed on various cruciferous plants including garlic mustard.
Did You Know?
One of the most frequently recorded moths in garden moth traps across Britain.
Bartman's Timema
A small, green timema from the mountains of southern California. It was described relatively recently from a restricted range.
Did You Know?
It is found only in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains of southern California.