Scotch Ermel

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Yponomeutidae

Genus

Swammerdamia

Species

Swammerdamia passerella (Scotch Ermel)

Similar Species in Swammerdamia

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Little ermine moth

Swammerdamia pyrella

Least Concern

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Rowan Ermel

Swammerdamia compunctella

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scotch Ermel?

The scientific name of Scotch Ermel is Swammerdamia passerella. It belongs to the genus Swammerdamia.

What is the conservation status of Scotch Ermel?

Scotch Ermel (Swammerdamia passerella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scotch Ermel live?

Scotch Ermel is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does Scotch Ermel belong to?

Scotch Ermel (Swammerdamia passerella) belongs to the genus Swammerdamia, which is part of the taxonomic family Yponomeutidae.

Is Scotch Ermel endangered?

No, Scotch Ermel (Swammerdamia passerella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Scotch Ermel belong to?

Scotch Ermel (Swammerdamia passerella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Scotch Ermel?

The closest relatives of Scotch Ermel in the genus Swammerdamia include Little ermine moth, Rowan Ermel.