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Pestwurzeule

Hydraecia petasitis

Near Threatened

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The Butterbur (Hydraecia petasitis) is a species in the genus Hydraecia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Hydraecia petasitis (Pestwurzeule)

Names in Other Languages

French noctuelle du grand-taconnet

German Pestwurzeule

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pestwurzeule?

The scientific name of Pestwurzeule is Hydraecia petasitis. It belongs to the genus Hydraecia.

What is the conservation status of Pestwurzeule?

Pestwurzeule (Hydraecia petasitis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pestwurzeule live?

Pestwurzeule is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Pestwurzeule belong to?

Pestwurzeule (Hydraecia petasitis) belongs to the genus Hydraecia, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.

What kingdom does Pestwurzeule belong to?

Pestwurzeule (Hydraecia petasitis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Pestwurzeule?

The closest relatives of Pestwurzeule in the genus Hydraecia include Schachtelhalmeule.