Bosnian Blue vs

Agriades dardanus compared with Chroococcus rufescens

Key Differences

• Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bosnian Blue
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Lycaenidae	Microcystaceae
Genus	Agriades	Chroococcus
Species	Agriades dardanus	Chroococcus rufescens

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bosnian Blue
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bosnian Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Bosnian Blue

The Bosnian Blue (Agriades dardanus) is a species in the genus Agriades. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Chroococcus rufescens is a colonial cyanobacterium in the family Chroococcaceae, named for its reddish or rufous pigmentation. Cells are enclosed in layered gelatinous sheaths and form small aggregates on rock, soil, and bark surfaces. Its conservation status is not evaluated.