Alpenwidderchen

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Family

Zygaenidae

Genus

Zygaena

Species

Zygaena exulans (Alpenwidderchen)

Names in Other Languages

French Zygènes des sommets

German Alpenwidderchen

Similar Species in Zygaena

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Beilfleckwidderchen

Zygaena loti

Least Concern

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Gewöhnliches Widderchen

Zygaena filipendulae

Near Threatened

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Grosses Fünffleckwidderchen

Zygaena lonicerae

Endangered

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Hufeisenklee-Widderchen

Zygaena transalpina

Least Concern

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Kleines Fünffleckwidderchen

Zygaena viciae

Vulnerable

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Sumpfhornklee-Widderchen

Zygaena trifolii

Not Evaluated

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Thymianwidderchen

Zygaena purpuralis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpenwidderchen?

The scientific name of Alpenwidderchen is Zygaena exulans. It belongs to the genus Zygaena.

What is the conservation status of Alpenwidderchen?

Alpenwidderchen (Zygaena exulans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alpenwidderchen live?

Alpenwidderchen is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Switzerland.

What family does Alpenwidderchen belong to?

Alpenwidderchen (Zygaena exulans) belongs to the genus Zygaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Zygaenidae.

Is Alpenwidderchen endangered?

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

What kingdom does Alpenwidderchen belong to?

Alpenwidderchen (Zygaena exulans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Alpenwidderchen?

The closest relatives of Alpenwidderchen in the genus Zygaena include Beilfleckwidderchen, Gewöhnliches Widderchen, Grosses Fünffleckwidderchen, Hufeisenklee-Widderchen, Kleines Fünffleckwidderchen.