Broom Flat-body vs large greasewort

Agonopterix scopariella compared with Aneura maxima

Key Differences

  • Broom Flat-body is Near Threatened while large greasewort is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broom Flat-body large greasewort
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Marchantiophyta (liverwort)
Class Insecta (Insects) Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Metzgeriales (Metzgeriales)
Family Depressariidae Aneuraceae
Genus Agonopterix Aneura
Species Agonopterix scopariella Aneura maxima

Conservation Status

Broom Flat-body

NT — Near Threatened

large greasewort

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broom Flat-body large greasewort
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.

large greasewort

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

large greasewort

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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