Pine Weevil vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Weevil | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylobius abietis | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Weevil
A dark brown weevil with patches of golden scales that is a major pest of young conifer plantations. Adults girdle the bark of seedlings, killing them.
Did You Know?
A single adult can kill multiple young conifer trees in one season by stripping rings of bark from their stems.
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.