Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet vs White Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet | White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe ferrugata | Catocala relicta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Northern United States and southern Canada |
| 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.
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.