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light arches

Apamea lithoxylaea

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Apamea lithoxylaea (light arches)

Names in Other Languages

French doucette

German Weißlichgelbe Grasbüscheleule

Similar Species in Apamea

clouded-bordered brindle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of light arches?

The scientific name of light arches is Apamea lithoxylaea. It belongs to the genus Apamea.

What is the conservation status of light arches?

light arches (Apamea lithoxylaea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does light arches live?

light arches is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does light arches belong to?

light arches (Apamea lithoxylaea) belongs to the genus Apamea, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.

What kingdom does light arches belong to?

light arches (Apamea lithoxylaea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of light arches?

The closest relatives of light arches in the genus Apamea include Bordered Apamea Moth, clouded-bordered brindle, clouded brindle, confused, crescent striped.