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Distelfalter

Vanessa cardui

Least Concern

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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (41 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Vanessa

Species

Vanessa cardui (Distelfalter)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bella dama

French belle dame

German Distelfalter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Distelfalter?

The scientific name of Distelfalter is Vanessa cardui. It belongs to the genus Vanessa.

What is the conservation status of Distelfalter?

Distelfalter (Vanessa cardui) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Distelfalter live?

Distelfalter is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (41 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does Distelfalter belong to?

Distelfalter (Vanessa cardui) belongs to the genus Vanessa, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is Distelfalter endangered?

No, Distelfalter (Vanessa cardui) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Distelfalter belong to?

Distelfalter (Vanessa cardui) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Distelfalter?

The closest relatives of Distelfalter in the genus Vanessa include Admiral, American Lady, Canary Red Admiral, Subtropical Lady, West Coast Lady.