vs Bosnian Blue

Aspergillus niger compared with Agriades dardanus

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Bosnian Blue
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Aspergillaceae	Lycaenidae
Genus	Aspergillus	Agriades
Species	Aspergillus niger	Agriades dardanus

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Bosnian Blue
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Bosnian Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Aspergillus niger is a ubiquitous black-spored mold with a globally cosmopolitan distribution, recognized by its dense black conidial heads. It inhabits soil, decaying organic matter, and indoor environments worldwide across tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes complex organic matter and is commercially important for citric acid production and enzyme manufacturing.

Bosnian Blue

The Bosnian Blue (Agriades dardanus) 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.