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Pelzmotte

Tinea pellionella

Least Concern

About

The Case-making Clothes Moth (Tinea pellionella) is a species in the genus Tinea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Tinea pellionella (Pelzmotte)

Names in Other Languages

German Pelzmotte

Similar Species in Tinea

Large Pale Clothes Moth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pelzmotte?

The scientific name of Pelzmotte is Tinea pellionella. It belongs to the genus Tinea.

What is the conservation status of Pelzmotte?

Pelzmotte (Tinea pellionella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pelzmotte live?

Pelzmotte is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden.

What family does Pelzmotte belong to?

Pelzmotte (Tinea pellionella) belongs to the genus Tinea, which is part of the taxonomic family Tineidae.

Is Pelzmotte endangered?

No, Pelzmotte (Tinea pellionella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pelzmotte belong to?

Pelzmotte (Tinea pellionella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Pelzmotte?

The closest relatives of Pelzmotte in the genus Tinea include Taubenmotte, Plain Clothes, Beaked Clothes, Fulvous Clothes, Bird's-nest Moth.