Garden Carpet vs Cabbage Stem Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Carpet | Cabbage Stem Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe fluctuata | Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 2.5-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Carpet
A very common garden moth with variable grey and white patterning. Double-brooded with adults flying from April to October. Larvae feed on various cruciferous plants including garlic mustard.
Did You Know?
One of the most frequently recorded moths in garden moth traps across Britain.
Cabbage Stem Weevil
A grey weevil that mines inside brassica stems. Larvae tunnel through stems causing weakening. One of several Ceutorhynchus species affecting oilseed rape.
Did You Know?
Larval tunneling weakens plant stems to the point where they may snap in windy conditions.