Catkin Yew vs Small red-belted clearwing

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Synanthedon myopaeformis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew Small red-belted clearwing
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Insecta (Insects)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Taxaceae Sesiidae
Genus Amentotaxus Synanthedon
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Synanthedon myopaeformis

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Small red-belted clearwing

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew Small red-belted clearwing
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Small red-belted clearwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Small red-belted clearwing

No description available.

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