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turnip moth

Agrotis segetum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), and Europe (5 countries).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇾🇪 Yemen

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Noctuidae
Genus
Agrotis
Species
Agrotis segetum (turnip moth)

Names in Other Languages

French moissonneuse
German Saateule

Similar Species in Agrotis

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archers dart
Agrotis vestigialis
Least Concern
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Black Cutworm
Agrotis ipsilon
Least Concern
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Crescent Dart
Agrotis trux
Not Evaluated
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Great Dart
Agrotis bigramma
Not Evaluated
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heart and club
Agrotis clavis
Least Concern
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heart and dart
Agrotis exclamationis
Least Concern
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light feathered rustic
Agrotis cinerea
Least Concern
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sand dart
Agrotis ripae
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of turnip moth?
The scientific name of turnip moth is Agrotis segetum. It belongs to the genus Agrotis.
What is the conservation status of turnip moth?
turnip moth (Agrotis segetum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does turnip moth live?
turnip moth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Congo (DRC), Denmark, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does turnip moth belong to?
turnip moth (Agrotis segetum) belongs to the genus Agrotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
Is turnip moth endangered?
No, turnip moth (Agrotis segetum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does turnip moth belong to?
turnip moth (Agrotis segetum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of turnip moth?
The closest relatives of turnip moth in the genus Agrotis include archers dart, Black Cutworm, Crescent Dart, Great Dart, heart and club.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Agrotis — 10 Species

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archers dart
Agrotis vestigialis
LC 🐾
Black Cutworm
Agrotis ipsilon
LC 🐾
Crescent Dart
Agrotis trux
NE 🐾
Great Dart
Agrotis bigramma
NE 🐾
heart and club
Agrotis clavis
LC 🐾
heart and dart
Agrotis exclamationis
LC 🐾
light feathered rustic
Agrotis cinerea
LC 🐾
sand dart
Agrotis ripae
EN 🐾
shuttle-shaped dart
Agrotis puta
NE
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turnip moth
Agrotis segetum
LC
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