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Tapetenmotte

Trichophaga tapetzella

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (27 countries), and North America (United States).

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Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family
Tineidae
Genus
Trichophaga
Species
Trichophaga tapetzella (Tapetenmotte)

Names in Other Languages

German Tapetenmotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tapetenmotte?
The scientific name of Tapetenmotte is Trichophaga tapetzella. It belongs to the genus Trichophaga.
What is the conservation status of Tapetenmotte?
Tapetenmotte (Trichophaga tapetzella) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tapetenmotte live?
Tapetenmotte is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (27 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.
What family does Tapetenmotte belong to?
Tapetenmotte (Trichophaga tapetzella) belongs to the genus Trichophaga, which is part of the taxonomic family Tineidae.
What kingdom does Tapetenmotte belong to?
Tapetenmotte (Trichophaga tapetzella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 30 Countries

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Genus Trichophaga — 1 Species

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Tapetenmotte
Trichophaga tapetzella
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