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Lettuce Shark

Cucullia lactucae

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
Noctuidae
Genus
Cucullia
Species
Cucullia lactucae (Lettuce Shark)

Names in Other Languages

French La Cucullie de la Laitue
German Lattich-Mönch

Similar Species in Cucullia

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chamomile shark
Cucullia chamomillae
Least Concern
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scarce wormwood
Cucullia artemisiae
Endangered
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Green Silver-Spangled Shark
Cucullia argentea
Critically Endangered
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Mullein
Cucullia verbasci
Endangered
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star-wort
Cucullia asteris
Extinct
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wormwood
Cucullia absinthii
Least Concern
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Striped Lychnis
Cucullia lychnitis
Vulnerable
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Cudweed
Cucullia gnaphalii
Least Concern
View all species in Cucullia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lettuce Shark?
The scientific name of Lettuce Shark is Cucullia lactucae. It belongs to the genus Cucullia.
What is the conservation status of Lettuce Shark?
Lettuce Shark (Cucullia lactucae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lettuce Shark live?
Lettuce Shark is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Lettuce Shark belong to?
Lettuce Shark (Cucullia lactucae) belongs to the genus Cucullia, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
Is Lettuce Shark endangered?
No, Lettuce Shark (Cucullia lactucae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lettuce Shark belong to?
Lettuce Shark (Cucullia lactucae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Lettuce Shark?
The closest relatives of Lettuce Shark in the genus Cucullia include chamomile shark, scarce wormwood, Green Silver-Spangled Shark, Mullein, star-wort.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Cucullia — 10 Species

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chamomile shark
Cucullia chamomillae
LC 🐾
scarce wormwood
Cucullia artemisiae
EN
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Lettuce Shark
Cucullia lactucae
LC
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Green Silver-Spangled Shark
Cucullia argentea
CR 🐾
Mullein
Cucullia verbasci
EN 🐾
star-wort
Cucullia asteris
EX 🐾
wormwood
Cucullia absinthii
LC 🐾
Striped Lychnis
Cucullia lychnitis
VU 🐾
Cudweed
Cucullia gnaphalii
LC 🐾
the shark
Cucullia umbratica
LC
View all →

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