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Brown Plume

Stenoptilia pterodactyla

Least Concern

About

The Brown Plume (Stenoptilia pterodactyla) is a species in the genus Stenoptilia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Asia (7 countries) and Europe (32 countries).

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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

Stenoptilia pterodactyla (Brown Plume)

Names in Other Languages

French le Ptérophore ptérodactyle

Similar Species in Stenoptilia

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Dowdy Plume

Stenoptilia zophodactylus

Extinct

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Gentian Plume

Stenoptilia pneumonanthes

Critically Endangered

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Mountain Plume

Stenoptilia islandicus

Vulnerable

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Twin-spot Plume

Stenoptilia bipunctidactyla

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown Plume?

The scientific name of Brown Plume is Stenoptilia pterodactyla. It belongs to the genus Stenoptilia.

What is the conservation status of Brown Plume?

Brown Plume (Stenoptilia pterodactyla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brown Plume live?

Brown Plume is found in Found across Asia (7 countries) and Europe (32 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic.

What family does Brown Plume belong to?

Brown Plume (Stenoptilia pterodactyla) belongs to the genus Stenoptilia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pterophoridae.

Is Brown Plume endangered?

No, Brown Plume (Stenoptilia pterodactyla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Brown Plume belong to?

Brown Plume (Stenoptilia pterodactyla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Brown Plume?

The closest relatives of Brown Plume in the genus Stenoptilia include Dowdy Plume, Gentian Plume, Mountain Plume, Twin-spot Plume.