Silver-ground Carpet vs Scalloped Hook-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-ground Carpet | Scalloped Hook-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe montanata | Falcaria lacertinaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 26-30 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.