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Thyme Plume

Merrifieldia leucodactyla

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Morocco), Asia (7 countries), and Europe (35 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Merrifieldia leucodactyla (Thyme Plume)

Similar Species in Merrifieldia

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Dingy White Plume

Merrifieldia baliodactylus

Near Threatened

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Western Thyme Plume

Merrifieldia tridactyla

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thyme Plume?

The scientific name of Thyme Plume is Merrifieldia leucodactyla. It belongs to the genus Merrifieldia.

What is the conservation status of Thyme Plume?

Thyme Plume (Merrifieldia leucodactyla) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Thyme Plume live?

Thyme Plume is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Morocco), Asia (7 countries), and Europe (35 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China.

What family does Thyme Plume belong to?

Thyme Plume (Merrifieldia leucodactyla) belongs to the genus Merrifieldia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pterophoridae.

What kingdom does Thyme Plume belong to?

Thyme Plume (Merrifieldia leucodactyla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Thyme Plume?

The closest relatives of Thyme Plume in the genus Merrifieldia include Dingy White Plume, Western Thyme Plume.