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Garden carpet

Garden carpet

Xanthorhoe fluctuata

A species of Xanthorhoe

It has a wingspan of 2.5 - 3 cm. The wings are greyish white with three irregular black blotches along the costa of the forewing, the largest in the middle. Occasionally, much darker (melanic) forms occur. In the typical form the ground colour is dirty whitish and the median band is almost or altogether obsolete in its posterior half.

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Attributes of Garden carpet
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Habitat
forest; shrub; garden
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, sap, honeydew excreted by aphids, fermented tree sap, juices from decaying fruits
Larva Food Source
Nettle (urtica dioica), bedstraws (galium spp.), dock (rumex spp.), dandelion (taraxacum spp.), plantain (plantago spp.)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Garden carpet is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Garden carpet feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Garden carpet
It is an abundant and familiar species across its huge range which covers the whole Palearctic region from Ireland to Japan and including the Near East and North Africa.
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Distribution Area of Garden carpet
Ireland, Japan, Near East, North Africa
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Life Cycle of Garden carpet
Egg The development of garden carpet begins with a rounded egg; typically variably colored to match the environment. The egg shell is designed to protect the developing embryo inside.
Larva Upon hatching, the larval garden carpet emerges, characterized by a segmented body and a voracious appetite for foliage. It grows rapidly, shedding its exoskeleton multiple times in a process known as molting.
Pupal The garden carpet enters the pupal stage, forming a cocoon or chrysalis. Inside, it undergoes a dramatic transformation wherein its tissues are reorganized into the adult form.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult garden carpet’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Adult Size of Garden carpet
1.8 - 2.5 cm
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Predators of Garden carpet Larvae
Birds, rodents, insectivorous insects, arachnids, small mammals
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Predators of Adult Garden carpet
Bats, birds, rodents, spiders
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Interesting Facts About Garden carpet
Distinctive for its wave-like patterns, garden carpet can alter its body temperature to surpass ambient conditions, enabling activity in cooler climates.
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Scientific Classification of Garden carpet
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Youth Habitat of Garden carpet
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Adult Habitat of Garden carpet
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Garden carpet
Since garden carpet is a moth, adults may be attracted to light traps or bait such as fermented fruit or sugary solutions.
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Habitat Preferences of Garden carpet Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of garden carpet are commonly laid on the underside of leaves of their host plants, often found in woodlands, grasslands, and gardens. Caterpillars prefer to feed on these leaves and can be located on or near host plants. Once they are ready to pupate, they usually do so in the concealment of plant debris or in the soil. Adults, after emerging from pupae, are nocturnal and are typically found near vegetation and sources of light. To observe these insects' varying stages, one should meticulously inspect the host plants' foliage for eggs and caterpillars, while searching the ground or near plants can yield pupae. At night, checking around lights may reveal adult garden carpet.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Garden carpet
The most suitable time to find adult garden carpet is at night when moths are active. For larvae, the suitable time would depend on the species’ specific lifecycle and active feeding periods.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Garden carpet
Calm, warm, and humid nights are usually the most suitable weather conditions for moth activity making it easier to find adult garden carpet. Dry and warmer days can be suitable for finding larvae when they are likely to be feeding.
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How and Where Can You Find Garden carpet at Different Life Stages
Egg Garden carpet eggs are often laid on host plants. To find them, inspect the leaves and stems of potential host plants for small, round or oval-shaped eggs.
Larva Garden carpet larvae or caterpillars can be found on or near their food plants. Look for them by checking the undersides of leaves and along stems for feeding marks or frass (insect droppings).
Pupal Garden carpet pupae could be in the soil, leaf litter, or in concealed areas close to the host plant. Search by gently sifting through the leaf litter or soil near where the larvae were found.
Adult Adult garden carpet moths can be found by setting up a light trap at night or by placing fermenting fruit or sweet baits to attract them. Look around the light source or bait for resting or feeding moths.
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Agricultural Pests

Larvae of garden carpet feed nocturnally on the leaves of vegetables and ornamental plants, leading to irregular holes and notches. While a small number can be merely unsightly, in severe infestations, they can defoliate plants, stunt growth, reduce yield, and in some cases, cause total crop loss. Controlling these larvae is important to prevent economic impacts on agriculture.

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