Beggar'S-Buttons vs Lorquin’s Blue
Arctium lappa compared with Cupido lorquinii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | Lorquin’s Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Arctium | Cupido |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Cupido lorquinii |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernLorquin’s Blue
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | Lorquin’s Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beggar'S-Buttons
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Lorquin’s Blue
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Portugal and Spain.
Beggar'S-Buttons
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Lorquin’s Blue
No description available.
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