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Black Cutworm

Agrotis ipsilon

Least Concern

About

The Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) is a species in the genus Agrotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the. Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United Stat...

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Agrotis ipsilon (Black Cutworm)

Names in Other Languages

French noctuelle baignée

German Ypsiloneule

Similar Species in Agrotis

Agrotis exclamationis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Cutworm?

The scientific name of Black Cutworm is Agrotis ipsilon. It belongs to the genus Agrotis.

What is the conservation status of Black Cutworm?

Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Cutworm live?

Black Cutworm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chad, Chile, Comoros, Denmark, Mauritius, Norway.

What family does Black Cutworm belong to?

Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) belongs to the genus Agrotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.

Is Black Cutworm endangered?

No, Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black Cutworm belong to?

Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Black Cutworm?

The closest relatives of Black Cutworm in the genus Agrotis include archers dart, Crescent Dart, Great Dart, heart and club, heart and dart.