Autumn Snowflake vs Carline Skipper
Acis autumnalis compared with Pyrgus carlinae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Carline Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Hesperiidae |
| Genus | Acis | Pyrgus |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Pyrgus carlinae |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernCarline Skipper
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Carline Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Carline Skipper
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Carline Skipper
The Carline Skipper (Pyrgus carlinae) is a species in the genus Pyrgus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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