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Egyptian Bollworm

Earias insulana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Yemen), and Europe (Denmark, Portugal).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇹🇩 Chad 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Similar Species in Earias

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Cream-bordered Pea
Earias clorana
Least Concern
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Spiny Bollworm
Earias biplaga
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Egyptian Bollworm?
The scientific name of Egyptian Bollworm is Earias insulana. It belongs to the genus Earias.
Where does Egyptian Bollworm live?
Egyptian Bollworm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Yemen), and Europe (Denmark, Portugal).. Countries include Cabo Verde, Chad, Congo (DRC), Denmark, Mauritius, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan.
What family does Egyptian Bollworm belong to?
Egyptian Bollworm (Earias insulana) belongs to the genus Earias, which is part of the taxonomic family Nolidae.
What kingdom does Egyptian Bollworm belong to?
Egyptian Bollworm (Earias insulana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Egyptian Bollworm?
The closest relatives of Egyptian Bollworm in the genus Earias include Cream-bordered Pea, Spiny Bollworm.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Earias — 3 Species

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Egyptian Bollworm
Earias insulana
NE
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Cream-bordered Pea
Earias clorana
LC 🐾
Spiny Bollworm
Earias biplaga
NE
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