Beaked Filbert vs small tortoiseshell
Corylus cornuta compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Beaked Filbert is Least Concern while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beaked Filbert | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Corylus | Aglais |
| Species | Corylus cornuta | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Beaked Filbert
LC — Least Concernsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beaked Filbert | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beaked Filbert
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in United States.
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.
Beaked Filbert
The Beaked Filbert (Corylus cornuta) is a species in the genus Corylus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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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