Flame Carpet Moth vs Beet Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Carpet Moth | Beet Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe designata | Spodoptera exigua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide warm regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Beet Armyworm
A small grayish-brown moth whose green caterpillars attack a wide range of vegetable and field crops. Larvae often skeletonize leaves before moving to fruits and growing points.
Did You Know?
Young larvae spin fine silk threads that allow them to balloon on the wind to new host plants.