Broom Flat-body vs Fodder Pea

Agonopterix scopariella compared with Lathyrus annuus

Key Differences

  • Broom Flat-body is Near Threatened while Fodder Pea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broom Flat-body Fodder 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 scopariella Lathyrus annuus

Conservation Status

Broom Flat-body

NT — Near Threatened

Fodder Pea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broom Flat-body Fodder Pea
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broom Flat-body

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Fodder Pea

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Uzbekistan), Europe (13 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Broom Flat-body

The Broom Flat-Body (Agonopterix scopariella) is a species in the genus Agonopterix. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Fodder Pea

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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