Catkin Yew vs red underwing skipper

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Spialia sertorius

Key Differences

  • Catkin Yew is Near Threatened while red underwing skipper is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew red underwing skipper
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Insecta (Insects)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Taxaceae Hesperiidae
Genus Amentotaxus Spialia
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Spialia sertorius

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

red underwing skipper

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew red underwing skipper
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

red underwing skipper

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (21 countries).

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

red underwing skipper

No description available.

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