Ferrous Swift

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Family

Hesperiidae

Genus

Borbo

Species

Borbo ferruginea (Ferrous Swift)

Similar Species in Borbo

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Twin Swift

Borbo gemella

Least Concern

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Olive-haired Swift

Borbo borbonica

Not Evaluated

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Lesser-horned Swift

Borbo lugens

Least Concern

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False Swift

Borbo fallax

Least Concern

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Rusty Swift

Borbo detecta

Least Concern

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Marsh Swift

Borbo micans

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ferrous Swift?

The scientific name of Ferrous Swift is Borbo ferruginea. It belongs to the genus Borbo.

What is the conservation status of Ferrous Swift?

Ferrous Swift (Borbo ferruginea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Ferrous Swift belong to?

Ferrous Swift (Borbo ferruginea) belongs to the genus Borbo, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.

Is Ferrous Swift endangered?

No, Ferrous Swift (Borbo ferruginea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ferrous Swift belong to?

Ferrous Swift (Borbo ferruginea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Ferrous Swift?

The closest relatives of Ferrous Swift in the genus Borbo include Twin Swift, Olive-haired Swift, Lesser-horned Swift, False Swift, Rusty Swift.