Beautiful Yellow Underwing vs Small Lappet Moth
Anarta myrtilli compared with Phyllodesma ilicifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Small Lappet 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 | Noctuidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Genus | Anarta | Phyllodesma |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Phyllodesma ilicifolia |
Evolutionary Relationship
Beautiful Yellow Underwing and Small Lappet Moth share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Butterflies & Moths)
Conservation Status
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernSmall Lappet Moth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Small Lappet 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.
Small Lappet Moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, 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.
Small Lappet Moth
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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