Flame Carpet Moth vs Indian Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Carpet Moth | Indian Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe designata | Argyreus hyperbius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia |
| 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.
Indian Fritillary
Orange wings with rounded black spots; females have darker forewings with white patches. Females mimic the toxic Danaus chrysippus.
Did You Know?
Female-limited Batesian mimicry protects them while males retain the ancestral orange pattern.