Leightons linsang vs lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing

Poiana leightoni compared with Noctua janthe

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Viverridae	Noctuidae
Genus	Poiana	Noctua
Species	Poiana leightoni	Noctua janthe

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.