Alfalfa Moth vs Bed-jacket
Cydia medicaginis compared with Alectryon tomentosus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alfalfa Moth | Bed-jacket |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Cydia | Alectryon |
| Species | Cydia medicaginis | Alectryon tomentosus |
Conservation Status
Alfalfa Moth
LC — Least ConcernBed-jacket
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alfalfa Moth | Bed-jacket |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alfalfa Moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, France, and Sweden.
Bed-jacket
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Alfalfa Moth
The Alfalfa Moth (Cydia medicaginis) is a species in the genus Cydia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Bed-jacket
The Bed-jacket (Alectryon tomentosus) is a species in the genus Alectryon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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