Garden Carpet vs Claudina Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Carpet | Claudina Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe fluctuata | Mesosemia claudia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil |
| 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.
Claudina Metalmark
A small, dark-winged metalmark butterfly with fine silvery-blue spots along the wing margins. It rests with wings spread flat in shady forest understory.
Did You Know?
Metalmark butterflies get their name from the tiny metallic-looking spots on their wings that glint in stray beams of light.