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Gewöhnliches Widderchen

Zygaena filipendulae

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Zygaena filipendulae (Gewöhnliches Widderchen)

Names in Other Languages

French Zygène de la filipendule

German Gewöhnliches Widderchen

Similar Species in Zygaena

Grosses Fünffleckwidderchen

Zygaena lonicerae

Endangered

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Hufeisenklee-Widderchen

Zygaena transalpina

Least Concern

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Kleines Fünffleckwidderchen

Zygaena viciae

Vulnerable

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Sumpfhornklee-Widderchen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gewöhnliches Widderchen?

The scientific name of Gewöhnliches Widderchen is Zygaena filipendulae. It belongs to the genus Zygaena.

What is the conservation status of Gewöhnliches Widderchen?

Gewöhnliches Widderchen (Zygaena filipendulae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gewöhnliches Widderchen live?

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

What family does Gewöhnliches Widderchen belong to?

Gewöhnliches Widderchen (Zygaena filipendulae) belongs to the genus Zygaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Zygaenidae.

What kingdom does Gewöhnliches Widderchen belong to?

Gewöhnliches Widderchen (Zygaena filipendulae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gewöhnliches Widderchen?

The closest relatives of Gewöhnliches Widderchen in the genus Zygaena include Alpenwidderchen, Beilfleckwidderchen, Grosses Fünffleckwidderchen, Hufeisenklee-Widderchen, Kleines Fünffleckwidderchen.