Atherton Kauri Pine vs small skipper

Agathis microstachya compared with Thymelicus sylvestris

Key Differences

• Atherton Kauri Pine is Near Threatened while small skipper is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atherton Kauri Pine	small skipper
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Braconidae	Hesperiidae
Genus	Agathis	Thymelicus
Species	Agathis microstachya	Thymelicus sylvestris

Evolutionary Relationship

Atherton Kauri Pine and small skipper share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)

Conservation Status

Atherton Kauri Pine

NT — Near Threatened

small skipper

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atherton Kauri Pine	small skipper
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton Kauri Pine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

small skipper

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found across Europe (37 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Atherton Kauri Pine

The Atherton Kauri Pine (Agathis microstachya) is a species in the genus Agathis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

small skipper

small skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.