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Wainscot Smudge

Ypsolopha scabrella

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
Ypsolophidae
Genus
Ypsolopha
Species
Ypsolopha scabrella (Wainscot Smudge)

Similar Species in Ypsolopha

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Heckenkirschen-Schabenmotte
Ypsolopha nemorella
Least Concern
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Pfaffenhütchen-Schabenmotte
Ypsolopha mucronella
Least Concern
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Traubeneichen-Schabenmotte
Ypsolopha alpella
Least Concern
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Plain Smudge
Ypsolopha lucella
Endangered
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Honeysuckle Moth
Ypsolopha dentella
Least Concern
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Dark Smudge
Ypsolopha horridella
Least Concern
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Elm Smudge
Ypsolopha vittella
Least Concern
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White-shouldered Smudge
Ypsolopha parenthesella
Least Concern
View all species in Ypsolopha →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wainscot Smudge?
The scientific name of Wainscot Smudge is Ypsolopha scabrella. It belongs to the genus Ypsolopha.
What is the conservation status of Wainscot Smudge?
Wainscot Smudge (Ypsolopha scabrella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wainscot Smudge live?
Wainscot Smudge is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Wainscot Smudge belong to?
Wainscot Smudge (Ypsolopha scabrella) belongs to the genus Ypsolopha, which is part of the taxonomic family Ypsolophidae.
Is Wainscot Smudge endangered?
No, Wainscot Smudge (Ypsolopha scabrella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Wainscot Smudge belong to?
Wainscot Smudge (Ypsolopha scabrella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Wainscot Smudge?
The closest relatives of Wainscot Smudge in the genus Ypsolopha include Heckenkirschen-Schabenmotte, Pfaffenhütchen-Schabenmotte, Traubeneichen-Schabenmotte, Dark Smudge, Elm Smudge.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Ypsolopha — 9 Species

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Heckenkirschen-Schabenmotte
Ypsolopha nemorella
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Pfaffenhütchen-Schabenmotte
Ypsolopha mucronella
LC 🐾
Traubeneichen-Schabenmotte
Ypsolopha alpella
LC
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Wainscot Smudge
Ypsolopha scabrella
LC
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Dark Smudge
Ypsolopha horridella
LC 🐾
Elm Smudge
Ypsolopha vittella
LC 🐾
Plain Smudge
Ypsolopha lucella
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White-shouldered Smudge
Ypsolopha parenthesella
LC 🐾
Honeysuckle Moth
Ypsolopha dentella
LC
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