Broad-Bordered White Underwing vs Agrion variable

Anarta melanopa compared with Coenagrion pulchellum

Key Differences

  • Broad-Bordered White Underwing is Least Concern while Agrion variable is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-Bordered White Underwing Agrion variable
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (artrópodos) Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class same Insecta (insecto) Insecta (insecto)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Odonata (Odonata)
Family Noctuidae Coenagrionidae
Genus Anarta Coenagrion
Species Anarta melanopa Coenagrion pulchellum

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-Bordered White Underwing and Agrion variable share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (insecto)

Conservation Status

Broad-Bordered White Underwing

LC — Least Concern

Agrion variable

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-Bordered White Underwing Agrion variable
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-Bordered White Underwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Agrion variable

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Broad-Bordered White Underwing

The Broad-Bordered White Underwing (Anarta melanopa) is a species in the genus Anarta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Agrion variable

El Caballito Azul Variable (Coenagrion pulchellum) está clasificado como En Peligro (EN) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. En alto riesgo de extinción en estado silvestre, con declive poblacional significativo y amenazas continuas para su supervivencia.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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