Garden Carpet vs Garden Grass-veneer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Carpet | Garden Grass-veneer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe fluctuata | Chrysoteuchia culmella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Crambidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Garden Grass-veneer
A small straw-colored moth with a silvery sheen and prominent labial palps forming a snout. It is one of the commonest grass moths in European lawns.
Did You Know?
Hundreds can be flushed from a single patch of lawn when walking through grass at dusk.