Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet vs Dog-Day Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet | Dog-Day Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe ferrugata | Neotibicen canicularis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 27-33 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern and central North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Dog-Day Cicada
A large green and black annual cicada that sings during the hottest days of summer. Its buzzing call is the quintessential sound of late summer in North America.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from its emergence during the 'dog days' of summer, the hottest period from July to August.