Nahanni Aster vs small tortoiseshell

Symphyotrichum nahanniense compared with Aglais urticae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Nahanni Aster small tortoiseshell
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Asteraceae (Daisy Family) Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Symphyotrichum Aglais
Species Symphyotrichum nahanniense Aglais urticae

Conservation Status

Nahanni Aster

NT — Near Threatened

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Nahanni Aster small tortoiseshell
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nahanni Aster

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

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

small tortoiseshell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Nahanni Aster

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.

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