Garden Carpet vs Fenshuiling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Carpet | Fenshuiling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe fluctuata | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | China (Guangdong) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Fenshuiling Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from the Fenshuiling Nature Reserve in China. It has dark brown coloring and a slender body.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a biodiversity survey of one of China's richest subtropical forest reserves.