Bastard Catclaw vs small tortoiseshell
Microgramma lycopodioides compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Bastard Catclaw is Not Evaluated while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bastard Catclaw | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Microgramma | Aglais |
| Species | Microgramma lycopodioides | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Bastard Catclaw
NE — Not Evaluatedsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bastard Catclaw | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bastard Catclaw
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
small tortoiseshell
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Bastard Catclaw
The Bastard Catclaw (Microgramma lycopodioides) is a species in the genus Microgramma. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Its range includes Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
small tortoiseshell
small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.
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