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Kentish Neb

Monochroa niphognatha

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family
Gelechiidae
Genus
Monochroa
Species
Monochroa niphognatha (Kentish Neb)

Similar Species in Monochroa

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Adlerfarn-Palpenfalter
Monochroa cytisella
Least Concern
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Gilbweiderich-Palpenfalter
Monochroa conspersella
Endangered
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Hornigs Ruderalflur-Palpenfalter
Monochroa hornigi
Vulnerable
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Notch-wing Neb
Monochroa suffusella
Endangered
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Black Neb
Monochroa lutulentella
Least Concern
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Common Plain Neb
Monochroa tenebrella
Least Concern
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Sedge Neb
Monochroa arundinetella
Endangered
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Wainscot Neb
Monochroa palustrellus
Least Concern
View all species in Monochroa →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kentish Neb?
The scientific name of Kentish Neb is Monochroa niphognatha. It belongs to the genus Monochroa.
What is the conservation status of Kentish Neb?
Kentish Neb (Monochroa niphognatha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kentish Neb live?
Kentish Neb is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Kentish Neb belong to?
Kentish Neb (Monochroa niphognatha) belongs to the genus Monochroa, which is part of the taxonomic family Gelechiidae.
Is Kentish Neb endangered?
No, Kentish Neb (Monochroa niphognatha) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kentish Neb belong to?
Kentish Neb (Monochroa niphognatha) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Kentish Neb?
The closest relatives of Kentish Neb in the genus Monochroa include Adlerfarn-Palpenfalter, Gilbweiderich-Palpenfalter, Hornigs Ruderalflur-Palpenfalter, Notch-wing Neb, Black Neb.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Monochroa — 13 Species

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Adlerfarn-Palpenfalter
Monochroa cytisella
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Gilbweiderich-Palpenfalter
Monochroa conspersella
EN 🐾
Hornigs Ruderalflur-Palpenfalter
Monochroa hornigi
VU 🐾
Notch-wing Neb
Monochroa suffusella
EN 🐾
Black Neb
Monochroa lutulentella
LC 🐾
Common Plain Neb
Monochroa tenebrella
LC 🐾
Sedge Neb
Monochroa arundinetella
EN 🐾
Wainscot Neb
Monochroa palustrellus
LC 🐾
Saltern Neb
Monochroa tetragonella
EN
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Kentish Neb
Monochroa niphognatha
LC
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Scarce Marsh Neb
Monochroa divisella
NE 🐾
Buff-marked Neb
Monochroa lucidella
NT 🐾
Pembroke Neb
Monochroa elongella
EN
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