Brindled Flat-body vs Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
Agonopterix arenella compared with Lathyrus latifolius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brindled Flat-body | Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Depressariidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Agonopterix | Lathyrus |
| Species | Agonopterix arenella | Lathyrus latifolius |
Conservation Status
Brindled Flat-body
LC — Least ConcernBroad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brindled Flat-body | Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brindled Flat-body
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).
Brindled Flat-body
The Brindled Flat-body (Agonopterix arenella) is a species in the genus Agonopterix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
The Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea (Lathyrus latifolius) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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