Broom Flat-body vs marsh orchid

Agonopterix scopariella compared with Dactylorhiza majalis

Key Differences

  • Broom Flat-body is Near Threatened while marsh orchid is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broom Flat-body marsh orchid
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Insecta (Insects) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family Depressariidae Orchidaceae
Genus Agonopterix Dactylorhiza
Species Agonopterix scopariella Dactylorhiza majalis

Conservation Status

Broom Flat-body

NT — Near Threatened

marsh orchid

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broom Flat-body marsh orchid
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.

marsh orchid

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada). 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.

marsh orchid

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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