Arctic Blue vs basin wild rye

Agriades aquilo compared with Leymus cinereus

Key Differences

  • Arctic Blue is Near Threatened while basin wild rye is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic Blue basin wild rye
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Insecta (Insects) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Poales (Grasses)
Family Lycaenidae Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus Agriades Leymus
Species Agriades aquilo Leymus cinereus

Conservation Status

Arctic Blue

NT — Near Threatened

basin wild rye

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic Blue basin wild rye
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Finland, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

basin wild rye

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found in Canada.

Arctic Blue

The Arctic Blue (Agriades aquilo) 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.

basin wild rye

The Basin wild rye (Leymus cinereus) is a species in the genus Leymus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Its range includes Canada. Its conservation status has not been formally evaluated by the IUCN.

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