836 observationsLeast Concern
Small Wainscot
Denticucullus pygmina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Denticucullus
About
Denticucullus pygmina, the small wainscot, is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in most of Europe, ranging from northern Spain, through Portugal as far north as Finland. In the east it is found across the Palearctic to the Russian Far East and western Siberia. It is also found in North Africa, Turkey, the Caucasus region and northern Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Small Wainscot is Denticucullus pygmina.
- The Small Wainscot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Small Wainscot belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Small Wainscot belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Small Wainscot belongs to the class Insecta.
- Small Wainscot belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Small Wainscot belongs to the family Noctuidae.
- Small Wainscot belongs to the genus Denticucullus.