large blue vs Pearson s Pericote

Maculinea arion compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• large blue is Near Threatened while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	large blue	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Lycaenidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Maculinea	Andalgalomys
Species	Maculinea arion	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

large blue and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

large blue

NT — Near Threatened

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	large blue	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

large blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.