Spindle Smudge

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.

🇸🇪 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 mucronella (Spindle Smudge)

Names in Other Languages

German Pfaffenhütchen-Schabenmotte

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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Dark Smudge

Ypsolopha horridella

Least Concern

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Elm Smudge

Ypsolopha vittella

Least Concern

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Barred Smudge

Ypsolopha alpella

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spindle Smudge?

The scientific name of Spindle Smudge is Ypsolopha mucronella. It belongs to the genus Ypsolopha.

What is the conservation status of Spindle Smudge?

Spindle Smudge (Ypsolopha mucronella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spindle Smudge live?

Spindle Smudge is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Sweden.

What family does Spindle Smudge belong to?

Spindle Smudge (Ypsolopha mucronella) belongs to the genus Ypsolopha, which is part of the taxonomic family Ypsolophidae.

Is Spindle Smudge endangered?

No, Spindle Smudge (Ypsolopha mucronella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Spindle Smudge belong to?

Spindle Smudge (Ypsolopha mucronella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Spindle Smudge?

The closest relatives of Spindle Smudge in the genus Ypsolopha include Wainscot Smudge, White-shouldered Smudge, Honeysuckle Moth, Hooked Smudge, Plain Smudge.