Large White vs Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large White | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae | Xanthorhoe ferrugata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 58-63 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large White
A common white butterfly with black wingtips and one or two black spots on the forewing. Its green-yellow caterpillars are a major agricultural pest of brassica crops.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars sequester mustard oils from their food plants and can spray these noxious chemicals at attacking predators.
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
A common but variable carpet moth found in gardens and hedgerows. Wing pattern ranges from pale to very dark. Larvae feed on bedstraws and other low plants.
Did You Know?
So variable in appearance that dark and light forms were once described as separate species.