Large False Serotine vs marsh orchid
Hesperoptenus tomesi compared with Dactylorhiza majalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Large False Serotine | marsh orchid |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Chiroptera (Bats) | Asparagales (Asparagales) |
| Family | Vespertilionidae | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Hesperoptenus | Dactylorhiza |
| Species | Hesperoptenus tomesi | Dactylorhiza majalis |
Conservation Status
Large False Serotine
VU — Vulnerablemarsh orchid
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Large False Serotine | marsh orchid |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Large False Serotine
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
marsh orchid
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Large False Serotine
No description available.
marsh orchid
No description available.
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