Light Brown Apple Moth vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Light Brown Apple Moth | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epiphyas postvittana | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 16-25 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia (native), New Zealand, Europe, North America (invasive) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Light Brown Apple Moth
A small variable brown moth native to Australia that has invaded several continents. It feeds on over 500 plant species, making it an exceptionally polyphagous pest.
Did You Know?
It holds the record for the broadest known host-plant range of any tortricid moth.
Flame Carpet Moth
A small, attractive geometer moth with pinkish-brown and dark banding creating a flame-like pattern. Associated with cruciferous plants. Comes readily to moth traps.
Did You Know?
The flame-like wing pattern gives this common moth its evocative English name.