Muslin Moth vs Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Muslin Moth | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaphora mendica | Xanthorhoe ferrugata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Muslin Moth
A sexually dimorphic moth where males are dark smoky grey and females are pure white with black spots. The contrast between sexes is striking.
Did You Know?
Males and females look so different they were once classified as separate species.
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.