Cotoneaster Webworm

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Gelechiidae

Genus

Athrips

Species

Athrips rancidella (Cotoneaster Webworm)

Names in Other Languages

German Grauer Schlehen-Schlankpalpenfalter

Similar Species in Athrips

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Dotted Grey Groundling

Athrips mouffetella

Least Concern

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Northern Groundling

Athrips tetrapunctella

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cotoneaster Webworm?

The scientific name of Cotoneaster Webworm is Athrips rancidella. It belongs to the genus Athrips.

Where does Cotoneaster Webworm live?

Cotoneaster Webworm is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Cotoneaster Webworm belong to?

Cotoneaster Webworm (Athrips rancidella) belongs to the genus Athrips, which is part of the taxonomic family Gelechiidae.

What kingdom does Cotoneaster Webworm belong to?

Cotoneaster Webworm (Athrips rancidella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cotoneaster Webworm?

The closest relatives of Cotoneaster Webworm in the genus Athrips include Dotted Grey Groundling, Northern Groundling.