Arctic Blue vs Kolev'S Anomalous Blue

Agriades aquilo compared with Polyommatus orphicus

Key Differences

• Arctic Blue is Near Threatened while Kolev'S Anomalous Blue is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic Blue	Kolev'S Anomalous Blue
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order same	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same	Lycaenidae	Lycaenidae
Genus	Agriades	Polyommatus
Species	Agriades aquilo	Polyommatus orphicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic Blue and Kolev'S Anomalous Blue share a common ancestor at the Family level: Lycaenidae.

Conservation Status

Arctic Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Kolev'S Anomalous Blue

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic Blue	Kolev'S Anomalous Blue
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.

Kolev'S Anomalous Blue

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.