Garden Carpet vs Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Carpet | Luzon Peacock Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe fluctuata | Papilio chikae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 100-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Luzon, Philippines (highly restricted range) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
An extremely rare Philippine endemic with dark wings bearing brilliant green bands and large red-centered hindwing eyespots. It was only discovered in 1965.
Did You Know?
It was named after the Filipina lepidopterist Chika Okano, who contributed to Philippine butterfly taxonomy.