Japanese Silk Moth vs Garden Carpet

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Japanese Silk Moth Garden Carpet
Scientific Name Antheraea yamamai Xanthorhoe fluctuata
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Saturniidae Geometridae
Size Wingspan 110-150 mm 22-28 mm wingspan
Habitat Indoors Gardens
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions Japan, Korea, China Europe, Asia
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Japanese Silk Moth

A large wild silk moth native to Japan with striking yellow-brown wings bearing prominent eyespots. Its silk was historically used to produce high-quality tensan fabric.

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Did You Know?

Its silk, called tensan, is naturally green-tinged and was reserved for Japanese imperial garments.

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.

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Did You Know?

One of the most frequently recorded moths in garden moth traps across Britain.