Black Cutworm vs Buckthorn Bent-wing
Agrotis ipsilon compared with Bucculatrix frangutella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Cutworm | Buckthorn Bent-wing |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bucculatricidae |
| Genus | Agrotis | Bucculatrix |
| Species | Agrotis ipsilon | Bucculatrix frangutella |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black Cutworm and Buckthorn Bent-wing share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Butterflies & Moths)
Conservation Status
Black Cutworm
LC — Least ConcernBuckthorn Bent-wing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Cutworm | Buckthorn Bent-wing |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Buckthorn Bent-wing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, 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...
Buckthorn Bent-wing
The Buckthorn Bent-Wing (Bucculatrix frangutella) is a species in the genus Bucculatrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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