Black Iris vs Blue Flag

Iris nigricans compared with Iris versicolor

Key Differences

• Black Iris is Vulnerable while Blue Flag is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Iris	Blue Flag
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order same	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Mantodea (Mantodea)
Family same	Eremiaphilidae	Eremiaphilidae
Genus same	Iris	Iris
Species	Iris nigricans	Iris versicolor

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Iris and Blue Flag share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Iris.

Conservation Status

Black Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Blue Flag

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Iris	Blue Flag
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Blue Flag

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Black Iris

The Black Iris (Iris nigricans) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Detailed ecological data for this species continues to be documented through ongoing taxonomic and conservation research.

Blue Flag

The Blue Flag (Iris versicolor) is a species in the genus Iris. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.