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L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique

Orgyia antiqua

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique
German Schlehen-Bürstenspinner, Schlehen-Bürstenbinder

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La Soucieuse
Orgyia recens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique?
The scientific name of L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique is Orgyia antiqua. It belongs to the genus Orgyia.
What is the conservation status of L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique?
L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique (Orgyia antiqua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique live?
L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique belong to?
L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique (Orgyia antiqua) belongs to the genus Orgyia, which is part of the taxonomic family Erebidae.
Is L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique endangered?
No, L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique (Orgyia antiqua) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique belong to?
L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique (Orgyia antiqua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique?
The closest relatives of L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique in the genus Orgyia include La Soucieuse.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Orgyia — 2 Species

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La Soucieuse
Orgyia recens
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L'Etoilée, le Bombyx antique
Orgyia antiqua
LC
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