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Mountain Ermel

Ethmia pyrausta

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)
Family
Ethmiidae
Genus
Ethmia
Species
Ethmia pyrausta (Mountain Ermel)

Similar Species in Ethmia

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Bordered Ermel
Ethmia bipunctella
Endangered
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Dotted Ermel
Ethmia dodecea
Extinct
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Striped Ermel
Ethmia pusiella
Critically Endangered
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Five-spot Ermel
Ethmia terminella
Least Concern
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Comfrey Ermel
Ethmia quadrillella
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Ermel?
The scientific name of Mountain Ermel is Ethmia pyrausta. It belongs to the genus Ethmia.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Ermel?
Mountain Ermel (Ethmia pyrausta) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mountain Ermel live?
Mountain Ermel is found in Found in Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Sweden.
What family does Mountain Ermel belong to?
Mountain Ermel (Ethmia pyrausta) belongs to the genus Ethmia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ethmiidae.
Is Mountain Ermel endangered?
Yes, Mountain Ermel (Ethmia pyrausta) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mountain Ermel belong to?
Mountain Ermel (Ethmia pyrausta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Ermel?
The closest relatives of Mountain Ermel in the genus Ethmia include Bordered Ermel, Dotted Ermel, Striped Ermel, Five-spot Ermel, Comfrey Ermel.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ethmia — 6 Species

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Bordered Ermel
Ethmia bipunctella
EN 🐾
Dotted Ermel
Ethmia dodecea
EX 🐾
Striped Ermel
Ethmia pusiella
CR 🐾
Five-spot Ermel
Ethmia terminella
LC
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Mountain Ermel
Ethmia pyrausta
EN
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Comfrey Ermel
Ethmia quadrillella
EX
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