Scree Weta vs Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scree Weta | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deinacrida connectens | Xanthorhoe ferrugata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Geometridae |
| Size | Body 50-60 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Zealand | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scree Weta
An alpine giant weta that lives among rocky scree fields at elevations above 1200 meters. It is remarkably cold-tolerant and can survive being frozen solid.
Did You Know?
It can survive being frozen at minus 5 degrees Celsius by using special ice-nucleating proteins in its blood.
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.