Autumnal Moth vs Black Goshawk

Epirrita autumnata compared with Accipiter melanoleucus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Autumnal Moth Black Goshawk
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Aves (Birds)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Geometridae Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus Epirrita Accipiter
Species Epirrita autumnata Accipiter melanoleucus

Evolutionary Relationship

Autumnal Moth and Black Goshawk share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Autumnal Moth

LC — Least Concern

Black Goshawk

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Autumnal Moth Black Goshawk
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Autumnal Moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Black Goshawk

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Autumnal Moth

The Autumnal Moth (Epirrita autumnata) is a species in the genus Epirrita. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Black Goshawk

The Black Goshawk (Accipiter melanoleucus) is a species in the genus Accipiter. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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