5,158 observationsLeast Concern
Autumnal Moth
Epirrita autumnata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Geometridae ›Genus: Epirrita
About
The autumnal moth (Epirrita autumnata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East and has a much wider distribution than its two close relatives (see below). In Lapland, in some years the numerous autumnal moth larvae may defoliate square miles of birch forests on mountains.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Autumnal Moth is Epirrita autumnata.
- Autumnal Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Autumnal Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Autumnal Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Autumnal Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Autumnal Moth belongs to the family Geometridae.
- Autumnal Moth belongs to the genus Epirrita.