Black Cutworm vs chamomile shark
Agrotis ipsilon compared with Cucullia chamomillae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Cutworm | chamomile shark |
|---|---|---|
| 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 same | Noctuidae | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Agrotis | Cucullia |
| Species | Agrotis ipsilon | Cucullia chamomillae |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black Cutworm and chamomile shark share a common ancestor at the Family level: Noctuidae.
Conservation Status
Black Cutworm
LC — Least Concernchamomile shark
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Cutworm | chamomile shark |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
chamomile shark
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...
chamomile shark
The Chamomile shark (Cucullia chamomillae) is a species in the genus Cucullia. 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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