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scoparia-weed

Scoparia dulcis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (13 countries), North America (El Salvador, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇦 Laos 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Scoparia dulcis (scoparia-weed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish escobilla

Portuguese vassoura-de-botão

Similar Species in Scoparia

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Base-lined Grey

Scoparia basistrigalis

Near Threatened

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Broomwort

Scoparia montevidensis

Scoparia semiamplalis

Least Concern

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Moth

Scoparia aequipennalis

Scoparia coecimaculalis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of scoparia-weed?

The scientific name of scoparia-weed is Scoparia dulcis. It belongs to the genus Scoparia.

What is the conservation status of scoparia-weed?

scoparia-weed (Scoparia dulcis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does scoparia-weed live?

scoparia-weed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (13 countries), North America (El Salvador, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), El Salvador, Fiji.

What family does scoparia-weed belong to?

scoparia-weed (Scoparia dulcis) belongs to the genus Scoparia, which is part of the taxonomic family Crambidae.

Is scoparia-weed endangered?

No, scoparia-weed (Scoparia dulcis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does scoparia-weed belong to?

scoparia-weed (Scoparia dulcis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of scoparia-weed?

The closest relatives of scoparia-weed in the genus Scoparia include Base-lined Grey, Broomwort, Common Grey, Moth, Moth.