Alpine Alfalfa vs Bosnian Blue

Medicago papillosa compared with Agriades dardanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Alfalfa Bosnian Blue
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Fabaceae Lycaenidae
Genus Medicago Agriades
Species Medicago papillosa Agriades dardanus

Conservation Status

Alpine Alfalfa

NT — Near Threatened

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Alfalfa Bosnian Blue
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Alfalfa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Bosnian Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Alpine Alfalfa

The Alpine Alfalfa (Medicago papillosa) is a species in the genus Medicago. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Bosnian Blue

The Bosnian Blue (Agriades dardanus) is a species in the genus Agriades. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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