Garden Carpet vs Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Carpet | Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe fluctuata | Colias werdandi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 38-46 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Northern Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula |
| 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.
Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow
A pale greenish-yellow butterfly with very faint dark wing borders. It is closely associated with Scandinavian mountain habitats. The underside is pale with a small orange-ringed discal spot.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is endemic to the Scandinavian mountains and is not found anywhere else in the world.