Black Bent vs Iberian Sooty Copper
Agrostis gigantea compared with Lycaena bleusei
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Iberian Sooty Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Lycaena |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Lycaena bleusei |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernIberian Sooty Copper
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Iberian Sooty Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Iberian Sooty Copper
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Portugal and Spain.
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Iberian Sooty Copper
No description available.
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