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Dark Smudge

Ypsolopha horridella

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)
Family
Ypsolophidae
Genus
Ypsolopha
Species
Ypsolopha horridella (Dark Smudge)

Similar Species in Ypsolopha

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Wainscot Smudge
Ypsolopha scabrella
Least Concern
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White-shouldered Smudge
Ypsolopha parenthesella
Least Concern
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Honeysuckle Moth
Ypsolopha dentella
Least Concern
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Hooked Smudge
Ypsolopha nemorella
Least Concern
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Plain Smudge
Ypsolopha lucella
Endangered
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Spindle Smudge
Ypsolopha mucronella
Least Concern
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Elm Smudge
Ypsolopha vittella
Least Concern
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Barred Smudge
Ypsolopha alpella
Least Concern
View all species in Ypsolopha →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dark Smudge?
The scientific name of Dark Smudge is Ypsolopha horridella. It belongs to the genus Ypsolopha.
What is the conservation status of Dark Smudge?
Dark Smudge (Ypsolopha horridella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dark Smudge live?
Dark Smudge is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Dark Smudge belong to?
Dark Smudge (Ypsolopha horridella) belongs to the genus Ypsolopha, which is part of the taxonomic family Ypsolophidae.
Is Dark Smudge endangered?
No, Dark Smudge (Ypsolopha horridella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dark Smudge belong to?
Dark Smudge (Ypsolopha horridella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Dark Smudge?
The closest relatives of Dark Smudge in the genus Ypsolopha include Wainscot Smudge, White-shouldered Smudge, Honeysuckle Moth, Hooked Smudge, Plain Smudge.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Ypsolopha — 9 Species

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Wainscot Smudge
Ypsolopha scabrella
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White-shouldered Smudge
Ypsolopha parenthesella
LC 🐾
Honeysuckle Moth
Ypsolopha dentella
LC 🐾
Hooked Smudge
Ypsolopha nemorella
LC 🐾
Plain Smudge
Ypsolopha lucella
EN 🐾
Spindle Smudge
Ypsolopha mucronella
LC
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Dark Smudge
Ypsolopha horridella
LC
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Elm Smudge
Ypsolopha vittella
LC 🐾
Barred Smudge
Ypsolopha alpella
LC
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