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Moth

Orgyia antiqua

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Artropoda)
Class
Insecta (serangga)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Erebidae
Genus
Orgyia
Species
Orgyia antiqua (Moth)

Names in Other Languages

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

Similar Species in Orgyia

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Scarce Vapourer
Orgyia recens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moth?
The scientific name of Moth is Orgyia antiqua. It belongs to the genus Orgyia.
What is the conservation status of Moth?
Moth (Orgyia antiqua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Moth live?
Moth 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 Moth belong to?
Moth (Orgyia antiqua) belongs to the genus Orgyia, which is part of the taxonomic family Erebidae.
Is Moth endangered?
No, Moth (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 Moth belong to?
Moth (Orgyia antiqua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Moth?
The closest relatives of Moth in the genus Orgyia include Scarce Vapourer.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Orgyia — 2 Species

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Scarce Vapourer
Orgyia recens
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Moth
Orgyia antiqua
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