Brindled Flat-body vs Curled Thistle
Agonopterix arenella compared with Carduus crispus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brindled Flat-body | Curled Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Depressariidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Agonopterix | Carduus |
| Species | Agonopterix arenella | Carduus crispus |
Conservation Status
Brindled Flat-body
LC — Least ConcernCurled Thistle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brindled Flat-body | Curled Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Curled Thistle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, North Korea), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
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.
Curled Thistle
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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