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poplar grey

Acronicta megacephala

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)
Class
Insecta (حشرات)
Order
Lepidoptera (حرشفيات الأجنحة)
Family
Noctuidae
Genus
Acronicta
Species
Acronicta megacephala (poplar grey)

Names in Other Languages

French mégacéphale
German Großkopf-Rindeneule

Similar Species in Acronicta

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alder moth
Acronicta alni
Least Concern
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large dagger
Acronicta cuspis
Least Concern
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knot grass
Acronicta rumicis
Least Concern
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grey dagger
Acronicta psi
Least Concern
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light knot grass
Acronicta menyanthidis
Least Concern
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marsh dagger
Acronicta strigosa
Least Concern
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miller
Acronicta leporina
Least Concern
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the sycamore
Acronicta aceris
Extinct
View all species in Acronicta →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of poplar grey?
The scientific name of poplar grey is Acronicta megacephala. It belongs to the genus Acronicta.
What is the conservation status of poplar grey?
poplar grey (Acronicta megacephala) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does poplar grey live?
poplar grey is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does poplar grey belong to?
poplar grey (Acronicta megacephala) belongs to the genus Acronicta, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
Is poplar grey endangered?
No, poplar grey (Acronicta megacephala) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does poplar grey belong to?
poplar grey (Acronicta megacephala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of poplar grey?
The closest relatives of poplar grey in the genus Acronicta include alder moth, large dagger, knot grass, grey dagger, light knot grass.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Acronicta — 13 Species

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alder moth
Acronicta alni
LC 🐾
large dagger
Acronicta cuspis
LC 🐾
knot grass
Acronicta rumicis
LC 🐾
grey dagger
Acronicta psi
LC 🐾
light knot grass
Acronicta menyanthidis
LC 🐾
marsh dagger
Acronicta strigosa
LC 🐾
miller
Acronicta leporina
LC
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poplar grey
Acronicta megacephala
LC
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the sycamore
Acronicta aceris
EX 🐾
scarce dagger
Acronicta auricoma
LC 🐾
Sweet Gale Moth
Acronicta cinerea
LC 🐾
sweet gale moth
Acronicta euphorbiae
NE 🐾
dark dagger
Acronicta tridens
VU
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