Barred Smudge vs Bishop's goutweed
Ypsolopha alpella compared with Aegopodium podagraria
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barred Smudge | Bishop's goutweed |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Apiales (Apiales) |
| Family | Ypsolophidae | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Ypsolopha | Aegopodium |
| Species | Ypsolopha alpella | Aegopodium podagraria |
Conservation Status
Barred Smudge
LC — Least ConcernBishop's goutweed
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barred Smudge | Bishop's goutweed |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Barred Smudge
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Bishop's goutweed
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).
Barred Smudge
The Barred Smudge (Ypsolopha alpella) is a species in the genus Ypsolopha. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Bishop's goutweed
The Bishop's goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria) is a species in the genus Aegopodium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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