Green-Underside Blue vs small tortoiseshell
Glaucopsyche alexis compared with Aglais urticae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Green-Underside Blue | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order same | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Glaucopsyche | Aglais |
| Species | Glaucopsyche alexis | Aglais urticae |
Evolutionary Relationship
Green-Underside Blue and small tortoiseshell share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Butterflies & Moths)
Conservation Status
Green-Underside Blue
NT — Near Threatenedsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Green-Underside Blue | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Green-Underside Blue
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (37 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Green-Underside Blue
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 37 countries:
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