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Zwergbläuling

Cupido minimus

Near Threatened

About

small blue (Cupido minimus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (39 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Cupido minimus (Zwergbläuling)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish duende menor

French argus frêle

German Zwergbläuling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zwergbläuling?

The scientific name of Zwergbläuling is Cupido minimus. It belongs to the genus Cupido.

What is the conservation status of Zwergbläuling?

Zwergbläuling (Cupido minimus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Zwergbläuling live?

Zwergbläuling is found in Found across Europe (39 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Zwergbläuling belong to?

Zwergbläuling (Cupido minimus) belongs to the genus Cupido, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

What kingdom does Zwergbläuling belong to?

Zwergbläuling (Cupido minimus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Zwergbläuling?

The closest relatives of Zwergbläuling in the genus Cupido include Lorquin’s Blue.