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Gorse tip moth

Agonopterix nervosa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Depressariidae
Genus
Agonopterix
Species
Agonopterix nervosa (Gorse tip moth)

Similar Species in Agonopterix

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Black-spot Flat-body
Agonopterix propinquella
Least Concern
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Broom Flat-body
Agonopterix scopariella
Near Threatened
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Common Flat-body
Agonopterix heracliana
Least Concern
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Large Purple Flat-body
Agonopterix liturosa
Least Concern
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Large Carrot Flat-body
Agonopterix ciliella
Least Concern
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Powdered Flat-body
Agonopterix curvipunctosa
Vulnerable
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Fuscous Flat-body Moth
Agonopterix capreolella
Near Threatened
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Angelica Flat-body
Agonopterix angelicella
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gorse tip moth?
The scientific name of Gorse tip moth is Agonopterix nervosa. It belongs to the genus Agonopterix.
What is the conservation status of Gorse tip moth?
Gorse tip moth (Agonopterix nervosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gorse tip moth live?
Gorse tip moth is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Gorse tip moth belong to?
Gorse tip moth (Agonopterix nervosa) belongs to the genus Agonopterix, which is part of the taxonomic family Depressariidae.
Is Gorse tip moth endangered?
No, Gorse tip moth (Agonopterix nervosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gorse tip moth belong to?
Gorse tip moth (Agonopterix nervosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Gorse tip moth?
The closest relatives of Gorse tip moth in the genus Agonopterix include Angelica Flat-body, Black-spot Flat-body, Broom Flat-body, Common Flat-body, Large Purple Flat-body.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Agonopterix — 20 Species

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Angelica Flat-body
Agonopterix angelicella
LC 🐾
Black-spot Flat-body
Agonopterix propinquella
LC 🐾
Broom Flat-body
Agonopterix scopariella
NT 🐾
Common Flat-body
Agonopterix heracliana
LC 🐾
Large Purple Flat-body
Agonopterix liturosa
LC 🐾
Large Carrot Flat-body
Agonopterix ciliella
LC 🐾
Powdered Flat-body
Agonopterix curvipunctosa
VU 🐾
Fuscous Flat-body Moth
Agonopterix capreolella
NT 🐾
Ruddy Flat-body
Agonopterix subpropinquella
EN 🐾
Sallow Flat-body
Agonopterix conterminella
LC 🐾
Sea-holly Flat-body
Agonopterix cnicella
NE 🐾
Twin-spot Flat-body
Agonopterix bipunctosa
VU
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Gorse tip moth
Agonopterix nervosa
LC
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Coastal Flat-body
Agonopterix yeatiana
NT 🐾
Dusted Flat-body
Agonopterix assimilella
LC 🐾
Small Purple Flat-body
Agonopterix purpurea
LC 🐾
Brindled Flat-body
Agonopterix arenella
LC 🐾
Carline Flat-body
Agonopterix nanatella
NE 🐾
Brown-spot Flat-body
Agonopterix alstromeriana
NT 🐾
Greenweed Flat-body
Agonopterix atomella
EN
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