Angelin vs scarce large blue
Andira inermis compared with Maculinea teleius
Key Differences
- Angelin is Least Concern while scarce large blue is Extinct.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | scarce large 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 | Andira | Maculinea |
| Species | Andira inermis | Maculinea teleius |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least Concernscarce large blue
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | scarce large blue |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angelin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
scarce large blue
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Belgium.
Angelin
The Angelin (Andira inermis) is a species in the genus Andira. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indom.
scarce large blue
No description available.
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