Autumn Snowflake vs Chalkhill Blue
Acis autumnalis compared with Lysandra coridon
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Chalkhill Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Acis | Lysandra |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Lysandra coridon |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernChalkhill Blue
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Chalkhill Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Chalkhill Blue
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (32 countries).
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.
Chalkhill Blue
The Chalkhill Blue (Lysandra coridon) is a species in the genus Lysandra. 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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