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butterbur

Hydraecia petasitis

Near Threatened

About

The Butterbur (Hydraecia petasitis) is a species in the genus Hydraecia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Artropoda)

Class

Insecta (serangga)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Hydraecia petasitis (butterbur)

Names in Other Languages

French noctuelle du grand-taconnet

German Pestwurzeule

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of butterbur?

The scientific name of butterbur is Hydraecia petasitis. It belongs to the genus Hydraecia.

What is the conservation status of butterbur?

butterbur (Hydraecia petasitis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does butterbur live?

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

What family does butterbur belong to?

butterbur (Hydraecia petasitis) belongs to the genus Hydraecia, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.

What kingdom does butterbur belong to?

butterbur (Hydraecia petasitis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of butterbur?

The closest relatives of butterbur in the genus Hydraecia include Potato Stem Borer.