Blackthorn Argent vs Nilgiri langur

Argyresthia spinosella compared with Semnopithecus johnii

Key Differences

• Blackthorn Argent is Endangered while Nilgiri langur is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blackthorn Argent	Nilgiri langur
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Argyresthiidae	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)
Genus	Argyresthia	Semnopithecus
Species	Argyresthia spinosella	Semnopithecus johnii

Evolutionary Relationship

Blackthorn Argent and Nilgiri langur share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Blackthorn Argent

EN — Endangered

Nilgiri langur

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blackthorn Argent	Nilgiri langur
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackthorn Argent

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Nilgiri langur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Blackthorn Argent

The Blackthorn Argent (Argyresthia spinosella) is a species in the genus Argyresthia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.