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Schwammspinner

Lymantria dispar

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (5 countries), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Lymantria dispar (Schwammspinner)

Names in Other Languages

French Le Disparate, la Spongieuse, le Zigzag

German Schwammspinner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwammspinner?

The scientific name of Schwammspinner is Lymantria dispar. It belongs to the genus Lymantria.

What is the conservation status of Schwammspinner?

Schwammspinner (Lymantria dispar) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Schwammspinner live?

Schwammspinner is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (5 countries), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel.

What family does Schwammspinner belong to?

Schwammspinner (Lymantria dispar) belongs to the genus Lymantria, which is part of the taxonomic family Erebidae.

Is Schwammspinner endangered?

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

What kingdom does Schwammspinner belong to?

Schwammspinner (Lymantria dispar) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Schwammspinner?

The closest relatives of Schwammspinner in the genus Lymantria include Nonne.