Twisted-Winged Parasitoid vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elenchus tenuicornis | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elenchidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
A minute strepsipteran that parasitizes planthoppers of the family Delphacidae. Males have fan-shaped hind wings and raspberry-like compound eyes unique among insects.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera have unique compound eyes with far fewer but much larger individual lenses than any other insect, resembling a cluster of berries.
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.