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Dark Mottled Willow

Spodoptera cilium

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), and Europe (Denmark, Germany, Portugal).

🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇪 Germany 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇾🇪 Yemen

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Noctuidae
Genus
Spodoptera
Species
Spodoptera cilium (Dark Mottled Willow)

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Beet Armyworm
Spodoptera exigua
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Cutworm
Spodoptera litura
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Egyptian Cotton Leafworm
Spodoptera littoralis
Not Evaluated
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Fall Armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperda
Not Evaluated
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Fireworm
Spodoptera eridania
Not Evaluated
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Sweetpotato Armyworm
Spodoptera dolichos
Not Evaluated
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Yellow-Striped Armyworm
Spodoptera ornithogalli
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dark Mottled Willow?
The scientific name of Dark Mottled Willow is Spodoptera cilium. It belongs to the genus Spodoptera.
Where does Dark Mottled Willow live?
Dark Mottled Willow is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), and Europe (Denmark, Germany, Portugal).. Countries include Congo (DRC), Denmark, Germany, Mauritius, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan, Tanzania.
What family does Dark Mottled Willow belong to?
Dark Mottled Willow (Spodoptera cilium) belongs to the genus Spodoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
What kingdom does Dark Mottled Willow belong to?
Dark Mottled Willow (Spodoptera cilium) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dark Mottled Willow?
The closest relatives of Dark Mottled Willow in the genus Spodoptera include Beet Armyworm, Cutworm, Egyptian Cotton Leafworm, Fall Armyworm, Fireworm.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Spodoptera — 8 Species

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Beet Armyworm
Spodoptera exigua
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Cutworm
Spodoptera litura
NE
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Dark Mottled Willow
Spodoptera cilium
NE
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Egyptian Cotton Leafworm
Spodoptera littoralis
NE 🐾
Fall Armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperda
NE 🐾
Fireworm
Spodoptera eridania
NE 🐾
Sweetpotato Armyworm
Spodoptera dolichos
NE 🐾
Yellow-Striped Armyworm
Spodoptera ornithogalli
NE
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