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Tapestry moth

Trichophaga tapetzella

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (27 countries), and North America (United States).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Tineidae
Genus
Trichophaga
Species
Trichophaga tapetzella (Tapestry moth)

Names in Other Languages

German Tapetenmotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tapestry moth?
The scientific name of Tapestry moth is Trichophaga tapetzella. It belongs to the genus Trichophaga.
What is the conservation status of Tapestry moth?
Tapestry moth (Trichophaga tapetzella) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tapestry moth live?
Tapestry moth is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (27 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.
What family does Tapestry moth belong to?
Tapestry moth (Trichophaga tapetzella) belongs to the genus Trichophaga, which is part of the taxonomic family Tineidae.
What kingdom does Tapestry moth belong to?
Tapestry moth (Trichophaga tapetzella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 30 Countries

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Genus Trichophaga — 1 Species

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Tapestry moth
Trichophaga tapetzella
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