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Thistle Conch

Aethes cnicana

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
Tortricidae
Genus
Aethes
Species
Aethes cnicana (Thistle Conch)

Similar Species in Aethes

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Burdock Conch
Aethes rubigana
Least Concern
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Long-barred Yellow Conch
Aethes francillana
Least Concern
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Short-barred Yellow Conch
Aethes dilucidana
Endangered
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Samphire Conch
Aethes bilbaensis
Not Evaluated
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Yarrow Conch
Aethes smeathmanniana
Least Concern
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Silver Coast Conch
Aethes margaritana
Least Concern
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Hemlock Yellow Conch
Aethes beatricella
Vulnerable
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Scabious Conch
Aethes hartmanniana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thistle Conch?
The scientific name of Thistle Conch is Aethes cnicana. It belongs to the genus Aethes.
What is the conservation status of Thistle Conch?
Thistle Conch (Aethes cnicana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Thistle Conch live?
Thistle Conch is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Thistle Conch belong to?
Thistle Conch (Aethes cnicana) belongs to the genus Aethes, which is part of the taxonomic family Tortricidae.
Is Thistle Conch endangered?
No, Thistle Conch (Aethes cnicana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Thistle Conch belong to?
Thistle Conch (Aethes cnicana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Thistle Conch?
The closest relatives of Thistle Conch in the genus Aethes include Burdock Conch, Long-barred Yellow Conch, Short-barred Yellow Conch, Samphire Conch, Yarrow Conch.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Aethes — 11 Species

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Burdock Conch
Aethes rubigana
LC 🐾
Long-barred Yellow Conch
Aethes francillana
LC 🐾
Short-barred Yellow Conch
Aethes dilucidana
EN 🐾
Samphire Conch
Aethes bilbaensis
NE 🐾
Yarrow Conch
Aethes smeathmanniana
LC 🐾
Silver Coast Conch
Aethes margaritana
LC
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Thistle Conch
Aethes cnicana
LC
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Hemlock Yellow Conch
Aethes beatricella
VU 🐾
Scabious Conch
Aethes hartmanniana
LC 🐾
Juniper Conch, Pale Juniper Webworm
Aethes rutilana
LC 🐾
Downland Conch
Aethes tesserana
CR
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