Silver-ground Carpet vs Desert Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-ground Carpet | Desert Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe montanata | Schistocerca gregaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Acrididae |
| Size | 26-30 mm wingspan | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-ground Carpet
A common and attractive geometer moth frequently disturbed from vegetation during daytime walks. White with grey-brown central band. Found in a variety of habitats from gardens to mountains.
Did You Know?
Commonly flushed from undergrowth when walking through tall vegetation, flying a short distance before resettling.
Desert Locust
Forms enormous swarms of billions that devastate crops across Africa and Asia. A single swarm can cover 1,200 square km and eat as much food as 35,000 people daily.
Did You Know?
A large locust swarm can contain 80 million individuals per square kilometer and travel 150 km per day, consuming their own body weight in food daily.