Capon'S-Feather vs Silky Ringlet
Aquilegia vulgaris compared with Erebia gorge
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Capon'S-Feather | Silky Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Ranunculales (Ranunculales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Aquilegia | Erebia |
| Species | Aquilegia vulgaris | Erebia gorge |
Conservation Status
Capon'S-Feather
LC — Least ConcernSilky Ringlet
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Capon'S-Feather | Silky Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Capon'S-Feather
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador).
Silky Ringlet
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (20 countries).
Capon'S-Feather
The Capon's-feather (Aquilegia vulgaris) is a species in the genus Aquilegia. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Silky Ringlet
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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