Silver-ground Carpet vs Peachtree Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-ground Carpet | Peachtree Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthorhoe montanata | Synanthedon exitiosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 26-30 mm wingspan | 25–33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Peachtree Borer
A clearwing moth that is the most destructive borer of peach trees in North America. Larvae feed in the bark at the soil line of stone fruit trees.
Did You Know?
A single larva can girdle and kill a young peach tree in one season by feeding completely around the trunk base.