Beggar'S-Buttons vs Netted Mountain Moth
Arctium lappa compared with Macaria carbonaria
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | Netted Mountain Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Geometridae |
| Genus | Arctium | Macaria |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Macaria carbonaria |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernNetted Mountain Moth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | Netted Mountain Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beggar'S-Buttons
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Netted Mountain Moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Beggar'S-Buttons
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Netted Mountain Moth
No description available.
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