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Marsh Dwarf

Elachista alpinella

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
Elachistidae
Genus
Elachista
Species
Elachista alpinella (Marsh Dwarf)

Similar Species in Elachista

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Brown-barred Dwarf
Elachista subocellea
Least Concern
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Buff Dwarf
Elachista subalbidella
Least Concern
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Field Dwarf
Elachista consortella
Vulnerable
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Fen Dwarf
Elachista pomerana
Endangered
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Swan-feather Dwarf
Elachista argentella
Endangered
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Yellow-barred Dwarf
Elachista gangabella
Least Concern
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Yellow-headed Dwarf
Elachista luticomella
Least Concern
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Black-headed Dwarf
Elachista atricomella
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marsh Dwarf?
The scientific name of Marsh Dwarf is Elachista alpinella. It belongs to the genus Elachista.
What is the conservation status of Marsh Dwarf?
Marsh Dwarf (Elachista alpinella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Marsh Dwarf live?
Marsh Dwarf is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Marsh Dwarf belong to?
Marsh Dwarf (Elachista alpinella) belongs to the genus Elachista, which is part of the taxonomic family Elachistidae.
Is Marsh Dwarf endangered?
No, Marsh Dwarf (Elachista alpinella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Marsh Dwarf belong to?
Marsh Dwarf (Elachista alpinella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Marsh Dwarf?
The closest relatives of Marsh Dwarf in the genus Elachista include Brown-barred Dwarf, Buff Dwarf, Field Dwarf, Fen Dwarf, Swan-feather Dwarf.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Elachista — 20 Species

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Brown-barred Dwarf
Elachista subocellea
LC 🐾
Buff Dwarf
Elachista subalbidella
LC 🐾
Field Dwarf
Elachista consortella
VU 🐾
Fen Dwarf
Elachista pomerana
EN 🐾
Swan-feather Dwarf
Elachista argentella
EN 🐾
Yellow-barred Dwarf
Elachista gangabella
LC 🐾
Yellow-headed Dwarf
Elachista luticomella
LC 🐾
Wood Dwarf
Elachista obliquella
NT 🐾
Moorland Dwarf
Elachista kilmunella
LC 🐾
Scotch Dwarf
Elachista orstadii
LC 🐾
Small Bog Dwarf
Elachista eleochariella
LC 🐾
Obscure Dwarf
Elachista humilis
LC 🐾
Bog Dwarf
Elachista utonella
LC 🐾
Scarce Dwarf
Elachista trapeziella
VU 🐾
Two-dotted Dwarf
Elachista biatomella
NE 🐾
White-tipped Dwarf
Elachista cingillella
EN 🐾
White-headed Dwarf
Elachista albifrontella
LC 🐾
Grey Dwarf
Elachista bedellella
EN 🐾
Twin-barred Dwarf
Elachista gleichenella
LC 🐾
Black-headed Dwarf
Elachista atricomella
LC
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