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the shark

Cucullia umbratica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

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 umbratica (the shark)

Names in Other Languages

French ombrageuse
German Schatten-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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Lettuce Shark
Cucullia lactucae
Least Concern
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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
View all species in Cucullia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Cucullia — 10 Species

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chamomile shark
Cucullia chamomillae
LC 🐾
scarce wormwood
Cucullia artemisiae
EN 🐾
Lettuce Shark
Cucullia lactucae
LC 🐾
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
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the shark
Cucullia umbratica
LC
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