Lichtholz-Spinnerwickler vs Ypsiloneule
Acleris sparsana compared with Agrotis ipsilon
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Lichtholz-Spinnerwickler | Ypsiloneule |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insekten) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order same | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Acleris | Agrotis |
| Species | Acleris sparsana | Agrotis ipsilon |
Evolutionary Relationship
Lichtholz-Spinnerwickler and Ypsiloneule share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Schmetterlinge)
Conservation Status
Lichtholz-Spinnerwickler
LC — Least ConcernYpsiloneule
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Lichtholz-Spinnerwickler | Ypsiloneule |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Lichtholz-Spinnerwickler
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Ypsiloneule
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).
Lichtholz-Spinnerwickler
Ashy button (Acleris sparsana) is a species in the genus Acleris. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Ypsiloneule
The Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) is a species in the genus Agrotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the. Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United Stat...
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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