Conifer Parasol vs small tortoiseshell

Chlorophyllum olivieri compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

  • Conifer Parasol is Least Concern while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Conifer Parasol small tortoiseshell
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Insecta (Insects)
Order Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Agaricaceae (Agarics) Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Chlorophyllum Aglais
Species Chlorophyllum olivieri Aglais urticae

Conservation Status

Conifer Parasol

LC — Least Concern

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Conifer Parasol small tortoiseshell
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Conifer Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

small tortoiseshell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conifer Parasol

No description available.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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