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Red Carpet

Xanthorhoe decoloraria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Geometridae ›Genus: Xanthorhoe

About

Xanthorhoe decoloraria, the red carpet, is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in North Europe East across the Palearctic to Siberia and the north of North America; further south (as from Switzerland to Austro-Hungary) it seems to occur chiefly, if not exclusively,in the mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Carpet?
The scientific name of Red Carpet is Xanthorhoe decoloraria.
What is the conservation status of Red Carpet?
The Red Carpet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Red Carpet belong to?
Red Carpet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red Carpet belong to?
Red Carpet belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Red Carpet belong to?
Red Carpet belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Red Carpet belong to?
Red Carpet belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Red Carpet belong to?
Red Carpet belongs to the family Geometridae.
What genus does Red Carpet belong to?
Red Carpet belongs to the genus Xanthorhoe.

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