Flame Carpet Moth vs Flat-headed Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Carpet Moth | Flat-headed Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe designata | Epeorus assimilis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Flat-headed Mayfly
A stream-dwelling mayfly nymph with a flattened body for clinging to rocks in rapids.
Did You Know?
Its flattened nymph shape allows it to live in the boundary layer of fast currents.