alpine lady's-mantle vs Gorse tip moth
Alchemilla alpina compared with Agonopterix nervosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Gorse tip moth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Depressariidae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Agonopterix |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Agonopterix nervosa |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernGorse tip moth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Gorse tip moth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine lady's-mantle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Gorse tip moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
alpine lady's-mantle
The Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a species in the genus Alchemilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Gorse tip moth
No description available.
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