Ausfeld's Wattle vs Clouded Yellow

Acacia ausfeldii compared with Colias croceus

Key Differences

  • Ausfeld's Wattle is Near Threatened while Clouded Yellow is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Ausfeld's Wattle Clouded Yellow
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Fabaceae Pieridae
Genus Acacia Colias
Species Acacia ausfeldii Colias croceus

Conservation Status

Ausfeld's Wattle

NT — Near Threatened

Clouded Yellow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Ausfeld's Wattle Clouded Yellow
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ausfeld's Wattle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Clouded Yellow

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (40 countries).

Ausfeld's Wattle

The Ausfeld's Wattle (Acacia ausfeldii) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Clouded Yellow

Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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