Garden Carpet vs Large Bloody-nosed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Carpet | Large Bloody-nosed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe fluctuata | Timarcha goettingensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central and Western Europe |
| 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.
Large Bloody-nosed Beetle
A somewhat smaller relative of Timarcha tenebricosa, with a similarly rounded, convex, black body and fused wing cases. It shares the characteristic reflex bleeding behavior of its genus.
Did You Know?
Adults are entirely flightless because their hind wings have been completely reduced and their elytra are fused together.