Black Ringlet vs Catkin Yew

Erebia melas compared with Amentotaxus argotaenia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Ringlet Catkin Yew
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Insecta (Insects) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) Taxaceae
Genus Erebia Amentotaxus
Species Erebia melas Amentotaxus argotaenia

Conservation Status

Black Ringlet

NT — Near Threatened

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Ringlet Catkin Yew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Ringlet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Catkin Yew

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Black Ringlet

The Black Ringlet (Erebia melas) is a species in the genus Erebia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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