671 observationsLeast Concern
Dark Brocade
Mniotype adusta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Mniotype
About
Mniotype adusta, the dark brocade, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It was described by Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper in 1790. It is found throughout much of the Palearctic from Europe to Japan, China and Mongolia. It is also found in North America. The habitat consists of heathland, chalky downland, fenland, moorland and upland areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Dark Brocade is Mniotype adusta.
- The Dark Brocade has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Dark Brocade belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Dark Brocade belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Dark Brocade belongs to the class Insecta.
- Dark Brocade belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Dark Brocade belongs to the family Noctuidae.
- Dark Brocade belongs to the genus Mniotype.