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vassoura-de-botão

Scoparia dulcis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (13 countries), North America (El Salvador, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópode)

Class

Insecta (inseto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Scoparia dulcis (vassoura-de-botão)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish escobilla

Portuguese vassoura-de-botão

Similar Species in Scoparia

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Traça

Scoparia aequipennalis

Scoparia coecimaculalis

Least Concern

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Traça

Scoparia semiamplalis

Scoparia montevidensis

Scoparia basistrigalis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of vassoura-de-botão?

The scientific name of vassoura-de-botão is Scoparia dulcis. It belongs to the genus Scoparia.

What is the conservation status of vassoura-de-botão?

vassoura-de-botão (Scoparia dulcis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does vassoura-de-botão live?

vassoura-de-botão is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (13 countries), North America (El Salvador, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), El Salvador, Fiji.

What family does vassoura-de-botão belong to?

vassoura-de-botão (Scoparia dulcis) belongs to the genus Scoparia, which is part of the taxonomic family Crambidae.

Is vassoura-de-botão endangered?

No, vassoura-de-botão (Scoparia dulcis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does vassoura-de-botão belong to?

vassoura-de-botão (Scoparia dulcis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of vassoura-de-botão?

The closest relatives of vassoura-de-botão in the genus Scoparia include Traça, Traça, Traça, Traça, Northern Grey.