Brindled Flat-body vs May Shade

Agonopterix arenella compared with Cnephasia communana

Key Differences

  • Brindled Flat-body is Least Concern while May Shade is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brindled Flat-body May Shade
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 Depressariidae Tortricidae
Genus Agonopterix Cnephasia
Species Agonopterix arenella Cnephasia communana

Evolutionary Relationship

Brindled Flat-body and May Shade share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Butterflies & Moths)

Conservation Status

Brindled Flat-body

LC — Least Concern

May Shade

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brindled Flat-body May Shade
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brindled Flat-body

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

May Shade

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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.

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.

May Shade

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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