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Water-avens Pigmy

Stigmella pretiosa

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Insecta (insecto)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Stigmella pretiosa (Water-avens Pigmy)

Similar Species in Stigmella

Base-spotted Pigmy

Stigmella basiguttella

Near Threatened

Stigmella hemargyrella

Black-headed Pigmy

Stigmella atricapitella

Stigmella assimilella

Black-poplar Pigmy

Stigmella trimaculella

Near Threatened

Stigmella aeneofasciella

Brown-tipped Pigmy

Stigmella minusculella

Barred Elm Pigmy

Stigmella ulmivora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water-avens Pigmy?

The scientific name of Water-avens Pigmy is Stigmella pretiosa. It belongs to the genus Stigmella.

What is the conservation status of Water-avens Pigmy?

Water-avens Pigmy (Stigmella pretiosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Water-avens Pigmy live?

Water-avens Pigmy is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Water-avens Pigmy belong to?

Water-avens Pigmy (Stigmella pretiosa) belongs to the genus Stigmella, which is part of the taxonomic family Nepticulidae.

What kingdom does Water-avens Pigmy belong to?

Water-avens Pigmy (Stigmella pretiosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Water-avens Pigmy?

The closest relatives of Water-avens Pigmy in the genus Stigmella include Base-spotted Pigmy, Beech Pigmy, Black-headed Pigmy, Aspen Pigmy, Black-poplar Pigmy.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Stigmella — 20 Species

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Base-spotted Pigmy

Stigmella basiguttella

Stigmella hemargyrella

Black-headed Pigmy

Stigmella atricapitella

Stigmella assimilella

Black-poplar Pigmy

Stigmella trimaculella

Stigmella aeneofasciella

Brown-tipped Pigmy

Stigmella minusculella

Stigmella samiatella

Common Birch Pigmy

Stigmella betulicola

Common Oak Pigmy

Stigmella roborella

Common Rowan Pigmy

Stigmella nylandriella

Glossy Bramble Pigmy

Stigmella splendidissimella

Double-barred Pigmy

Stigmella continuella

Purple-shot Pigmy

Stigmella regiella

Scarce Maple Pigmy

Stigmella aceris

Stigmella myrtillella

Common Fruit-tree Pigmy

Stigmella oxyacanthella

Small Birch Pigmy

Stigmella sakhalinella

Grey Apple Pigmy

Stigmella incognitella

Barred Elm Pigmy

Stigmella ulmivora

Data verified marzo 2026

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