Black Bent vs Mountain Argus
Agrostis gigantea compared with Aricia montensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Mountain Argus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Aricia |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Aricia montensis |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernMountain Argus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Mountain Argus |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Mountain Argus
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Andorra, 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.
Mountain Argus
No description available.
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