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Locust bean moth

Apomyelois ceratoniae

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (18 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Insecta (昆蟲綱)
Order
Lepidoptera (鱗翅目)
Family
Pyralidae
Genus
Apomyelois
Species
Apomyelois ceratoniae (Locust bean moth)

Names in Other Languages

German Johannisbrotmotte, Johannesbrotmotte

Similar Species in Apomyelois

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Heath Knot-Horn
Apomyelois bistriatella
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Locust bean moth?
The scientific name of Locust bean moth is Apomyelois ceratoniae. It belongs to the genus Apomyelois.
Where does Locust bean moth live?
Locust bean moth is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (18 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Norway, Poland.
What family does Locust bean moth belong to?
Locust bean moth (Apomyelois ceratoniae) belongs to the genus Apomyelois, which is part of the taxonomic family Pyralidae.
What kingdom does Locust bean moth belong to?
Locust bean moth (Apomyelois ceratoniae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Locust bean moth?
The closest relatives of Locust bean moth in the genus Apomyelois include Heath Knot-Horn.

Native Range — 20 Countries

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Genus Apomyelois — 2 Species

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Locust bean moth
Apomyelois ceratoniae
NE
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Heath Knot-Horn
Apomyelois bistriatella
NT
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