Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet vs Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet | Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe ferrugata | Pseudodiacantha macklottii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 120-160mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| 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.
Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect
A large stick insect with a rough textured body covered in small outgrowths that mimic lichen. Its greenish-gray coloring completes the camouflage. It is nocturnal and incredibly slow-moving.
Did You Know?
Its lichen-like texture is so detailed that even close inspection with a hand lens can fail to reveal it is an insect.