Bosnian Blue vs Downy Conecap

Agriades dardanus compared with Conocybe subpubescens

Key Differences

• Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while Downy Conecap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bosnian Blue	Downy Conecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Lycaenidae	Bolbitiaceae
Genus	Agriades	Conocybe
Species	Agriades dardanus	Conocybe subpubescens

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Downy Conecap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bosnian Blue	Downy Conecap
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.

Downy Conecap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, 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.