Beautiful Yellow Underwing vs Hawthorn midget
Anarta myrtilli compared with Phyllonorycter corylifoliella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Hawthorn midget |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Noctuidae | Gracillariidae |
| Genus | Anarta | Phyllonorycter |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Phyllonorycter corylifoliella |
Evolutionary Relationship
Beautiful Yellow Underwing and Hawthorn midget share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Butterflies & Moths)
Conservation Status
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernHawthorn midget
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Hawthorn midget |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hawthorn midget
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (8 countries).
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.
Hawthorn midget
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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