Mother Shipton vs Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother Shipton | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclidia mi | Xanthorhoe ferrugata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 30-35 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mother Shipton
A day-flying moth whose forewing markings resemble the profile of a witch's face. It is named after the famous English prophetess Mother Shipton.
Did You Know?
The wing pattern clearly shows a hooked nose, chin, and eye in profile, resembling a caricature of a crone.
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.