Bosnian Blue vs New Forest Beech-Lichen

Agriades dardanus compared with Enterographa elaborata

Key Differences

  • Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while New Forest Beech-Lichen is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bosnian Blue New Forest Beech-Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Arthoniales (Arthoniales)
Family Lycaenidae Roccellaceae
Genus Agriades Enterographa
Species Agriades dardanus Enterographa elaborata

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

New Forest Beech-Lichen

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bosnian Blue New Forest Beech-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.

New Forest Beech-Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

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.

New Forest Beech-Lichen

No description available.

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