alder moth vs
Acronicta alni compared with Hyphoderma setigerum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alder moth | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Polyporales (Polyporales) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Hyphodermataceae |
| Genus | Acronicta | Hyphoderma |
| Species | Acronicta alni | Hyphoderma setigerum |
Conservation Status
alder moth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alder moth | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alder moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
alder moth
The Alder moth (Acronicta alni) is a species in the genus Acronicta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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