Bosnian Blue vs Shade Moonwort

Agriades dardanus compared with Botrychium tenebrosum

Key Differences

  • Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while Shade Moonwort is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bosnian Blue Shade Moonwort
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Tracheophyta
Class Insecta (Insects) Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Ophioglossales (Ophioglossales)
Family Lycaenidae Ophioglossaceae
Genus Agriades Botrychium
Species Agriades dardanus Botrychium tenebrosum

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Shade Moonwort

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bosnian Blue Shade Moonwort
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.

Shade Moonwort

Habitat

Inhabits boreal forests and taiga within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as 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.

Shade Moonwort

No description available.

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