Silver-ground Carpet vs Metallic Green Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-ground Carpet | Metallic Green Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe montanata | Plagiodera versicolora |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 26-30 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-ground Carpet
A common and attractive geometer moth frequently disturbed from vegetation during daytime walks. White with grey-brown central band. Found in a variety of habitats from gardens to mountains.
Did You Know?
Commonly flushed from undergrowth when walking through tall vegetation, flying a short distance before resettling.
Metallic Green Leaf Beetle
A small, rounded beetle with shiny metallic blue-green to dark green elytra. It is one of the most common willow-feeding beetles in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It can produce multiple generations per year and may overwinter as adults in bark crevices and leaf litter near willow stands.