Blackthorn Argent vs Small ermine moth

Argyresthia spinosella compared with Argyresthia atlanticella

Key Differences

• Blackthorn Argent is Endangered while Small ermine moth is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blackthorn Argent	Small ermine moth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (artrópode)	Arthropoda (artrópode)
Class same	Insecta (inseto)	Insecta (inseto)
Order same	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same	Argyresthiidae	Argyresthiidae
Genus same	Argyresthia	Argyresthia
Species	Argyresthia spinosella	Argyresthia atlanticella

Evolutionary Relationship

Blackthorn Argent and Small ermine moth share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Argyresthia.

Conservation Status

Blackthorn Argent

EN — Endangered

Small ermine moth

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blackthorn Argent	Small ermine moth
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackthorn Argent

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Small ermine moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Blackthorn Argent

The Blackthorn Argent (Argyresthia spinosella) is a species in the genus Argyresthia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.