lunar thorn

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

Geometridae

Genus

Selenia

Species

Selenia lunularia (lunar thorn)

Names in Other Languages

French ennomos lunaire

German Zweistreifiger Mondfleckspanner

Similar Species in Selenia

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early thorn

Selenia dentaria

Least Concern

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purple thorn

Selenia tetralunaria

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lunar thorn?

The scientific name of lunar thorn is Selenia lunularia. It belongs to the genus Selenia.

What is the conservation status of lunar thorn?

lunar thorn (Selenia lunularia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does lunar thorn live?

lunar thorn is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does lunar thorn belong to?

lunar thorn (Selenia lunularia) belongs to the genus Selenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Geometridae.

Is lunar thorn endangered?

No, lunar thorn (Selenia lunularia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does lunar thorn belong to?

lunar thorn (Selenia lunularia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of lunar thorn?

The closest relatives of lunar thorn in the genus Selenia include early thorn, purple thorn.