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Horehound Plume

Wheeleria spilodactylus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Iran), Europe (13 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇦🇺 Australia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇾 Libya 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Insecta (Insects)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Wheeleria spilodactylus (Horehound Plume)

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Butterflies & Moths

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Horehound Plume?

The scientific name of Horehound Plume is Wheeleria spilodactylus. It belongs to the genus Wheeleria.

Where does Horehound Plume live?

Horehound Plume is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Iran), Europe (13 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Libya.

What family does Horehound Plume belong to?

Horehound Plume (Wheeleria spilodactylus) belongs to the genus Wheeleria, which is part of the taxonomic family Pterophoridae.

What kingdom does Horehound Plume belong to?

Horehound Plume (Wheeleria spilodactylus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Wheeleria — 1 Species

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Horehound Plume

Wheeleria spilodactylus

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Data verified March 2026

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