Arctic grass vs Mountain Clouded Yellow
Arctagrostis latifolia compared with Colias phicomone
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic grass | Mountain Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Pieridae |
| Genus | Arctagrostis | Colias |
| Species | Arctagrostis latifolia | Colias phicomone |
Conservation Status
Arctic grass
NT — Near ThreatenedMountain Clouded Yellow
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic grass | Mountain Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic grass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Mountain Clouded Yellow
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (10 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Arctic grass
The Arctic grass (Arctagrostis latifolia) is a species in the genus Arctagrostis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Mountain Clouded Yellow
No description available.
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