Broad-bordered Acraea vs Garden sorrel
Acraea anemosa compared with Rumex acetosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-bordered Acraea | Garden sorrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Acraea | Rumex |
| Species | Acraea anemosa | Rumex acetosa |
Conservation Status
Broad-bordered Acraea
LC — Least ConcernGarden sorrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-bordered Acraea | Garden sorrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-bordered Acraea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Garden sorrel
Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).
Broad-bordered Acraea
The Broad-bordered Acraea (Acraea anemosa) is a species in the genus Acraea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Garden sorrel
No description available.
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