Broad-Bordered White Underwing vs Papyrus
Anarta melanopa compared with Cyperus papyrus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-Bordered White Underwing | Papyrus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Anarta | Cyperus |
| Species | Anarta melanopa | Cyperus papyrus |
Conservation Status
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
LC — Least ConcernPapyrus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-Bordered White Underwing | Papyrus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Papyrus
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Laos), Europe (Italy, Portugal), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
Papyrus
No description available.
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