Black Cutworm vs Three-lined Soldier
Agrotis ipsilon compared with Oxycera trilineata
Key Differences
- Black Cutworm is Least Concern while Three-lined Soldier is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Cutworm | Three-lined Soldier |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Genus | Agrotis | Oxycera |
| Species | Agrotis ipsilon | Oxycera trilineata |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black Cutworm and Three-lined Soldier share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Black Cutworm
LC — Least ConcernThree-lined Soldier
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Cutworm | Three-lined Soldier |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Three-lined Soldier
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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...
Three-lined Soldier
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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