Alcathoe Myotis vs common carpet

Myotis alcathoe compared with Epirrhoe alternata

Key Differences

• Alcathoe Myotis is Endangered while common carpet is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alcathoe Myotis	common carpet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Geometridae
Genus	Myotis	Epirrhoe
Species	Myotis alcathoe	Epirrhoe alternata

Evolutionary Relationship

Alcathoe Myotis and common carpet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Alcathoe Myotis

EN — Endangered

common carpet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alcathoe Myotis	common carpet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alcathoe Myotis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

common carpet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Alcathoe Myotis

The Alcathoe Myotis (Myotis alcathoe) is a species in the genus Myotis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

common carpet

<em>Epirrhoe alternata</em>, commonly known as the common carpet, is a moth species found across Europe, Canada, and the United States. It typically inhabits all terrestrial and freshwater environments, often occurring in woodland edges, gardens, hedgerows, and areas where its larval host plants are abundant. The species is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, reflecting its broad distribution and generally stable populations. The common carpet belongs to the genus <em>Epirrhoe</em> within the family Geometridae. As a geometer moth, it is characterized by its distinctive wing patterns, which feature alternating light and dark banding that gives rise to its common name. The larvae typically feed on plants in the family Rubiaceae, particularly bedstraws (<em>Galium</em> species), and adults are often observed resting with wings spread flat against vegetation or bark. Biological traits such as average lifespan, wingspan, and body mass of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. The species is a common component of temperate moth communities across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden