Bosnian Blue vs round silk moss

Agriades dardanus compared with Plagiothecium cavifolium

Key Differences

• Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while round silk moss is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bosnian Blue	round silk moss
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Bryophyta
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family	Lycaenidae	Plagiotheciaceae
Genus	Agriades	Plagiothecium
Species	Agriades dardanus	Plagiothecium cavifolium

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

round silk moss

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bosnian Blue	round silk moss
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.

round silk moss

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.