Beautiful Yellow Underwing vs Laurel willow
Anarta myrtilli compared with Salix pentandra
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Laurel willow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Anarta | Salix |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Salix pentandra |
Conservation Status
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernLaurel willow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Laurel willow |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Laurel willow
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (11 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.
Laurel willow
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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