alpine lady's-mantle vs Mountain Argus
Alchemilla alpina compared with Aricia montensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Mountain Argus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Aricia |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Aricia montensis |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernMountain Argus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Mountain Argus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine lady's-mantle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Mountain Argus
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Andorra, Portugal, and Spain.
alpine lady's-mantle
The Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a species in the genus Alchemilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Mountain Argus
No description available.
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