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Northern Dart

Xestia alpicola

Near Threatened

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

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Lepidoptera (チョウ目)
Family
Noctuidae
Genus
Xestia
Species
Xestia alpicola (Northern Dart)

Similar Species in Xestia

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Ashworth's Rustic
Xestia ashworthii
Near Threatened
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heath rustic
Xestia agathina
Not Evaluated
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square-spot rustic
Xestia xanthographa
Least Concern
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six-striped rustic
Xestia sexstrigata
Least Concern
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Square-spotted Clay
Xestia stigmatica
Least Concern
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triple-spotted clay
Xestia ditrapezium
Extinct
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neglected rustic
Xestia castanea
Near Threatened
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dotted clay
Xestia baja
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Dart?
The scientific name of Northern Dart is Xestia alpicola. It belongs to the genus Xestia.
What is the conservation status of Northern Dart?
Northern Dart (Xestia alpicola) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Northern Dart live?
Northern Dart 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 Northern Dart belong to?
Northern Dart (Xestia alpicola) belongs to the genus Xestia, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
What kingdom does Northern Dart belong to?
Northern Dart (Xestia alpicola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Northern Dart?
The closest relatives of Northern Dart in the genus Xestia include Ashworth's Rustic, heath rustic, square-spot rustic, six-striped rustic, Square-spotted Clay.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Xestia — 11 Species

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Ashworth's Rustic
Xestia ashworthii
NT 🐾
heath rustic
Xestia agathina
NE 🐾
square-spot rustic
Xestia xanthographa
LC 🐾
six-striped rustic
Xestia sexstrigata
LC 🐾
Square-spotted Clay
Xestia stigmatica
LC 🐾
triple-spotted clay
Xestia ditrapezium
EX 🐾
neglected rustic
Xestia castanea
NT 🐾
dotted clay
Xestia baja
LC
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Northern Dart
Xestia alpicola
NT
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Cutworm Moth
Xestia c-nigrum
LC 🐾
double square-spot
Xestia triangulum
LC
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