Big-flowered Fritillary vs small tortoiseshell
Fritillaria grandiflora compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Big-flowered Fritillary is Critically Endangered while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big-flowered Fritillary | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Liliales (Liliales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Liliaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Fritillaria | Aglais |
| Species | Fritillaria grandiflora | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Big-flowered Fritillary
CR — Critically Endangeredsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big-flowered Fritillary | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big-flowered Fritillary
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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.
Big-flowered Fritillary
The Big-flowered Fritillary (Fritillaria grandiflora) is a species in the genus Fritillaria. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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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