1,640 observationsLeast Concern
Bordered White
Bupalus piniaria
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia âșPhylum: Arthropoda âșClass: Insecta âșOrder: Lepidoptera âșFamily: Geometridae âșGenus: Bupalus
About
The bordered white (Bupalus piniaria), also known as the pine looper, is a moth of the geometer moth family (Geometridae). Among these, it belongs to tribe Bupalini of the subfamily Ennominae. B. piniaria is a common species throughout the western Palearctic region, the Near East and North Africa. However, its presence in certain regions â e.g. the northern Balkans â is doubtful.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bordered White is Bupalus piniaria.
- The Bordered White has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Bordered White belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Bordered White belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Bordered White belongs to the class Insecta.
- Bordered White belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Bordered White belongs to the family Geometridae.
- Bordered White belongs to the genus Bupalus.