Bosnian Blue vs Concentric Ring Lichen

Agriades dardanus compared with Arctoparmelia centrifuga

Key Differences

  • Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while Concentric Ring Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bosnian Blue Concentric Ring Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Lycaenidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Agriades Arctoparmelia
Species Agriades dardanus Arctoparmelia centrifuga

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Concentric Ring Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bosnian Blue Concentric Ring Lichen
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.

Concentric Ring Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Concentric Ring Lichen

No description available.

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