Beautiful Yellow Underwing vs Cutworm Moth
Anarta myrtilli compared with Xestia c-nigrum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Cutworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order same | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family same | Noctuidae | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Anarta | Xestia |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Xestia c-nigrum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Beautiful Yellow Underwing and Cutworm Moth share a common ancestor at the Family level: Noctuidae.
Conservation Status
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernCutworm Moth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Cutworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Cutworm Moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
The Beautiful Yellow Underwing (Anarta myrtilli) is a species in the genus Anarta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Cutworm Moth
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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