778 observations
Dew Moth
Setina irrorella
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Setina
About
Setina irrorella, the dew moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in the Palearctic from Ireland, then through Europe and east to northern Asia and central Asia to the Pacific Ocean (Siberia, Kamchatka, Chukotka northern Mongolia). It is missing in the high north and parts of the Mediterranean region. It is found also in the limestone Alps up to 2,000 meters above sea level.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Dew Moth is Setina irrorella.
- Dew Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Dew Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Dew Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Dew Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Dew Moth belongs to the family Erebidae.
- Dew Moth belongs to the genus Setina.