Bosnian Blue vs three-angled thread moss

Agriades dardanus compared with Meesia triquetra

Key Differences

  • Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened while three-angled thread moss is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bosnian Blue three-angled thread moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Bryophyta
Class Insecta (Insects) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Splachnales (Splachnales)
Family Lycaenidae Meesiaceae
Genus Agriades Meesia
Species Agriades dardanus Meesia triquetra

Conservation Status

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

three-angled thread moss

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bosnian Blue three-angled thread 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.

three-angled thread moss

Habitat

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

Range

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

three-angled thread moss

No description available.

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