Marbled Minor vs Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Minor | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligia strigilis | Xanthorhoe ferrugata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marbled Minor
A small, cryptically marked moth that is extremely variable in pattern. Part of a complex of similar-looking species that can only be reliably separated by dissection.
Did You Know?
Part of a notoriously difficult species complex where three species look almost identical.
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.