Broom Flat-body vs Root and stalk rot

Agonopterix scopariella compared with Phytophthora tentaculata

Key Differences

• Broom Flat-body is Near Threatened while Root and stalk rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broom Flat-body	Root and stalk rot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Depressariidae	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Agonopterix	Phytophthora
Species	Agonopterix scopariella	Phytophthora tentaculata

Conservation Status

Broom Flat-body

NT — Near Threatened

Root and stalk rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broom Flat-body	Root and stalk rot
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.

Root and stalk rot

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

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.