Bosnian Blue vs Springtail

Agriades dardanus compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bosnian Blue	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Lycaenidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Agriades	Entomobrya
Species	Agriades dardanus	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Bosnian Blue and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Arthropoda. (Arthropods)

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bosnian Blue	Springtail
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.

Springtail

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.