Filbert vs small tortoiseshell
Corylus maxima compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Filbert is Not Evaluated while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Filbert | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Corylus | Aglais |
| Species | Corylus maxima | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Filbert
NE — Not Evaluatedsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Filbert | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Filbert
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Asia (Cyprus, Turkey) and Europe (12 countries).
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.
Filbert
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 12 countries:
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