purple thorn

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

Geometridae

Genus

Selenia

Species

Selenia tetralunaria (purple thorn)

Names in Other Languages

French ennonos illustre

German Violettbrauner Mondfleckspanner

Similar Species in Selenia

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lunar thorn

Selenia lunularia

Least Concern

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early thorn

Selenia dentaria

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of purple thorn?

The scientific name of purple thorn is Selenia tetralunaria. It belongs to the genus Selenia.

What is the conservation status of purple thorn?

purple thorn (Selenia tetralunaria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does purple thorn live?

purple thorn is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does purple thorn belong to?

purple thorn (Selenia tetralunaria) belongs to the genus Selenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Geometridae.

Is purple thorn endangered?

No, purple thorn (Selenia tetralunaria) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does purple thorn belong to?

purple thorn (Selenia tetralunaria) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of purple thorn?

The closest relatives of purple thorn in the genus Selenia include lunar thorn, early thorn.