Autumn Snowflake vs broad-bordered yellow underwing
Acis autumnalis compared with Noctua fimbriata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | broad-bordered yellow underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Acis | Noctua |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Noctua fimbriata |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least Concernbroad-bordered yellow underwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | broad-bordered yellow underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
broad-bordered yellow underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
broad-bordered yellow underwing
The Broad-bordered yellow underwing (Noctua fimbriata) is a species in the genus Noctua. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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