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 — Endangeredsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beddome’s Cycas | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beddome’s Cycas
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.
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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