Chinese hackberry vs small tortoiseshell
Celtis sinensis compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Chinese hackberry is Least Concern while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Chinese hackberry | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Cannabaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Celtis | Aglais |
| Species | Celtis sinensis | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Chinese hackberry
LC — Least Concernsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Chinese hackberry | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Chinese hackberry
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Australia, India, South Africa, Taiwan, and United States.
small tortoiseshell
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Chinese hackberry
The Chinese Hackberry (Celtis sinensis) is a species in the genus Celtis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Australia, India, South Africa, Taiwan, and United States.
small tortoiseshell
small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia