Namaqua Dancer

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

Alenia

Species

Alenia namaqua (Namaqua Dancer)

Similar Species in Alenia

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Karoo Dancer

Alenia sandaster

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Namaqua Dancer?

The scientific name of Namaqua Dancer is Alenia namaqua. It belongs to the genus Alenia.

What is the conservation status of Namaqua Dancer?

Namaqua Dancer (Alenia namaqua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Namaqua Dancer belong to?

Namaqua Dancer (Alenia namaqua) belongs to the genus Alenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.

Is Namaqua Dancer endangered?

No, Namaqua Dancer (Alenia namaqua) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Namaqua Dancer belong to?

Namaqua Dancer (Alenia namaqua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Namaqua Dancer?

The closest relatives of Namaqua Dancer in the genus Alenia include Karoo Dancer.