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Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling

Aricia artaxerxes

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (32 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Insecta (Insekten)

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Aricia artaxerxes (Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling)

Names in Other Languages

French Argus de l'hélianthème

German Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling

Similar Species in Aricia

Kleiner Sonnenröschenbläuling

Aricia montensis

Aricia morronensis

Eschscholtz´S Brown Argus

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vs Kleiner Sonnenröschenbläuling vs Mountain Argus vs Spanish Argus vs Eschscholtz´S Brown Argus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling?

The scientific name of Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling is Aricia artaxerxes. It belongs to the genus Aricia.

What is the conservation status of Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling?

Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling (Aricia artaxerxes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling live?

Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling is found in Found across Europe (32 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling belong to?

Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling (Aricia artaxerxes) belongs to the genus Aricia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

Is Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling endangered?

No, Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling (Aricia artaxerxes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling belong to?

Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling (Aricia artaxerxes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling?

The closest relatives of Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling in the genus Aricia include Kleiner Sonnenröschenbläuling, Mountain Argus, Spanish Argus, Eschscholtz´S Brown Argus.

Native Range — 32 Countries

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Genus Aricia — 5 Species

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Grosser Sonnenröschenbläuling

Aricia artaxerxes

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Kleiner Sonnenröschenbläuling

Aricia montensis

Aricia morronensis

Eschscholtz´S Brown Argus

Data verified März 2026

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