Beddome’s Cycas vs small tortoiseshell

Cycas beddomei compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

  • Beddome’s Cycas is Endangered while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beddome’s Cycas small tortoiseshell
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Tracheophyta Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida) Insecta (Insects)
Order Cycadales (Cycadales) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Cycadaceae Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Cycas Aglais
Species Cycas beddomei Aglais urticae

Conservation Status

Beddome’s Cycas

EN — Endangered

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beddome’s Cycas small tortoiseshell
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beddome’s Cycas

small tortoiseshell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Beddome’s Cycas

The Beddome’s Cycas (Cycas beddomei) is a species in the genus Cycas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Cycas beddomei.

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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