Nuttall Blister Beetle vs Garden Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nuttall Blister Beetle | Garden Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lytta nuttalli | Xanthorhoe fluctuata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nuttall Blister Beetle
A brilliant metallic purple-blue blister beetle found in the prairies and grasslands of western North America. Adults congregate on legume flowers in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Periodic mass outbreaks can strip entire fields of alfalfa flowers within days.
Garden Carpet
A very common garden moth with variable grey and white patterning. Double-brooded with adults flying from April to October. Larvae feed on various cruciferous plants including garlic mustard.
Did You Know?
One of the most frequently recorded moths in garden moth traps across Britain.