Beautiful Yellow Underwing vs Red-thighed Epeolus
Anarta myrtilli compared with Epeolus cruciger
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Red-thighed Epeolus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Apidae (Bees) |
| Genus | Anarta | Epeolus |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Epeolus cruciger |
Evolutionary Relationship
Beautiful Yellow Underwing and Red-thighed Epeolus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernRed-thighed Epeolus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Red-thighed Epeolus |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Red-thighed Epeolus
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Red-thighed Epeolus
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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