Blue Chamomile vs Broad-Bordered White Underwing
Matricaria chamomilla compared with Anarta melanopa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue Chamomile | Broad-Bordered White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Matricaria | Anarta |
| Species | Matricaria chamomilla | Anarta melanopa |
Conservation Status
Blue Chamomile
LC — Least ConcernBroad-Bordered White Underwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue Chamomile | Broad-Bordered White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue Chamomile
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 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Blue Chamomile
The Blue Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a species in the genus Matricaria. 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 5 distinct biome types spanning the
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
The Broad-Bordered White Underwing (Anarta melanopa) is a species in the genus Anarta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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