White Plume Moth vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Plume Moth | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophorus pentadactyla | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pterophoridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.
Flame Carpet Moth
A small, attractive geometer moth with pinkish-brown and dark banding creating a flame-like pattern. Associated with cruciferous plants. Comes readily to moth traps.
Did You Know?
The flame-like wing pattern gives this common moth its evocative English name.