Amanda´S Blue vs Kolev'S Anomalous Blue

Polyommatus thersites compared with Polyommatus orphicus

Key Differences

• Amanda´S Blue is Least Concern while Kolev'S Anomalous Blue is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amanda´S Blue	Kolev'S Anomalous Blue
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 same	Lycaenidae	Lycaenidae
Genus same	Polyommatus	Polyommatus
Species	Polyommatus thersites	Polyommatus orphicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Amanda´S Blue and Kolev'S Anomalous Blue share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Polyommatus.

Conservation Status

Amanda´S Blue

LC — Least Concern

Kolev'S Anomalous Blue

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amanda´S Blue	Kolev'S Anomalous Blue
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amanda´S Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (27 countries).

Kolev'S Anomalous Blue

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Amanda´S Blue

The Amanda´S Blue (Polyommatus thersites) is a species in the genus Polyommatus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇬🇷 Greece 🇲🇰 North Macedonia