Flame Carpet Moth vs Blue Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Carpet Moth | Blue Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe designata | Achrioptera manga |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 120-240mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Blue Stick Insect
A spectacular stick insect where males are electric blue with bright orange wings. Females are much larger and brown with rudimentary wings. It is endemic to northern Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males are electric blue with vivid orange wings, making them one of the most colorful insects on Earth.