Möndchenflecken-Bindenspanner vs Buschhalden-Blattspanner

Dysstroma truncata compared with Dysstroma citrata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Möndchenflecken-Bindenspanner	Buschhalden-Blattspanner
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class same	Insecta (Insekten)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order same	Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)	Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family same	Geometridae	Geometridae
Genus same	Dysstroma	Dysstroma
Species	Dysstroma truncata	Dysstroma citrata

Evolutionary Relationship

Möndchenflecken-Bindenspanner and Buschhalden-Blattspanner share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Dysstroma.

Conservation Status

Möndchenflecken-Bindenspanner

LC — Least Concern

Buschhalden-Blattspanner

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Möndchenflecken-Bindenspanner	Buschhalden-Blattspanner
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Möndchenflecken-Bindenspanner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Buschhalden-Blattspanner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Möndchenflecken-Bindenspanner

<em>Dysstroma truncata</em>, the common marbled carpet, is a geometrid moth in the family Geometridae distributed across Europe and North America. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, reflecting stable populations across its wide temperate range. The species is typically found in woodland, hedgerow, and garden habitats where its larval food plants are present. Its wings display complex, marbled patterns in shades of brown, grey, and white, providing effective camouflage against tree bark and leaf litter. Adults are typically nocturnal and are recorded from spring through autumn, with multiple generations possible in warmer parts of its range. Larvae feed on a variety of deciduous plants including bilberry, heather, and various shrubs. The common marbled carpet is a familiar species to moth recorders across temperate Europe and North America, where it is frequently encountered at light traps. Its widespread distribution and habitat generalism contribute to its secure conservation status across both continents.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 6 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States