Flame Carpet Moth vs Carolina Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Carpet Moth | Carolina Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe designata | Stagmomantis carolina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Mantidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 47-60 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Carolina Mantis
The most common native mantis species in the eastern United States, occurring in green, brown, and mottled forms. It is smaller than the introduced Chinese and European mantises.
Did You Know?
Carolina mantises are designated as the official state insect of South Carolina, making them one of the few predatory insects honored with such a title.