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light knot grass

Acronicta menyanthidis

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class
Insecta (insecto)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Noctuidae
Genus
Acronicta
Species
Acronicta menyanthidis (light knot grass)

Names in Other Languages

French noctuelle du ményanthe
German Heidemoor-Rindeneule

Similar Species in Acronicta

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alder moth
Acronicta alni
Least Concern
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large dagger
Acronicta cuspis
Least Concern
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knot grass
Acronicta rumicis
Least Concern
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grey dagger
Acronicta psi
Least Concern
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marsh dagger
Acronicta strigosa
Least Concern
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miller
Acronicta leporina
Least Concern
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poplar grey
Acronicta megacephala
Least Concern
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the sycamore
Acronicta aceris
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of light knot grass?
The scientific name of light knot grass is Acronicta menyanthidis. It belongs to the genus Acronicta.
What is the conservation status of light knot grass?
light knot grass (Acronicta menyanthidis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does light knot grass live?
light knot grass is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does light knot grass belong to?
light knot grass (Acronicta menyanthidis) belongs to the genus Acronicta, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
Is light knot grass endangered?
No, light knot grass (Acronicta menyanthidis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does light knot grass belong to?
light knot grass (Acronicta menyanthidis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of light knot grass?
The closest relatives of light knot grass in the genus Acronicta include alder moth, large dagger, knot grass, grey dagger, marsh dagger.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Acronicta — 13 Species

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alder moth
Acronicta alni
LC 🐾
large dagger
Acronicta cuspis
LC 🐾
knot grass
Acronicta rumicis
LC 🐾
grey dagger
Acronicta psi
LC
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light knot grass
Acronicta menyanthidis
LC
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marsh dagger
Acronicta strigosa
LC 🐾
miller
Acronicta leporina
LC 🐾
poplar grey
Acronicta megacephala
LC 🐾
the sycamore
Acronicta aceris
EX 🐾
scarce dagger
Acronicta auricoma
LC 🐾
Sweet Gale Moth
Acronicta cinerea
LC 🐾
sweet gale moth
Acronicta euphorbiae
NE 🐾
dark dagger
Acronicta tridens
VU
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