12,718 observations
Turnip Moth
Agrotis segetum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia âșPhylum: Arthropoda âșClass: Insecta âșOrder: Lepidoptera âșFamily: Noctuidae âșGenus: Agrotis
About
The turnip moth (Agrotis segetum) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is a common European species, but it is also found in Asia and Africa, very likely having been spread by the international trade in nursery stock. It is a cutworm in the genus Agrotis, which possibly is the genus that includes the largest number of species of cutworms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Turnip Moth is Agrotis segetum.
- Turnip Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Turnip Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Turnip Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Turnip Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Turnip Moth belongs to the family Noctuidae.
- Turnip Moth belongs to the genus Agrotis.