Garden Carpet vs Long-tailed Mealybug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Carpet | Long-tailed Mealybug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe fluctuata | Pseudococcus longispinus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Pseudococcidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 2.5-4 mm (body) |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Long-tailed Mealybug
A waxy white mealybug distinguished by long tail filaments that can equal or exceed its body length. It infests ornamental plants, citrus, and grapes in greenhouses and warm regions.
Did You Know?
Unlike most mealybugs, females give live birth instead of laying eggs.