Broad-bordered Acraea vs Prickly Sedge
Acraea anemosa compared with Carex spicata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-bordered Acraea | Prickly Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Acraea | Carex |
| Species | Acraea anemosa | Carex spicata |
Conservation Status
Broad-bordered Acraea
LC — Least ConcernPrickly Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-bordered Acraea | Prickly Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-bordered Acraea
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Prickly Sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
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.
Prickly Sedge
No description available.
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