Black Cutworm vs Black-thighed Epeolus
Agrotis ipsilon compared with Epeolus variegatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Cutworm | Black-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 | Agrotis | Epeolus |
| Species | Agrotis ipsilon | Epeolus variegatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black Cutworm and Black-thighed Epeolus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Black Cutworm
LC — Least ConcernBlack-thighed Epeolus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Cutworm | Black-thighed Epeolus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Cutworm
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).
Black-thighed Epeolus
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Black Cutworm
The Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) is a species in the genus Agrotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the. Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United Stat...
Black-thighed Epeolus
The Black-thighed Epeolus (Epeolus variegatus) is a species in the genus Epeolus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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