Bosnian Blue vs Smooth Map Lichen

Agriades dardanus compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

  • Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bosnian Blue Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Lycaenidae Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Agriades Rhizocarpon
Species Agriades dardanus Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bosnian Blue Smooth Map 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.

Smooth Map Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and 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.

Smooth Map Lichen

No description available.

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