Broad-bordered Acraea vs Semele

Acraea anemosa compared with Hipparchia semele

Key Differences

  • Broad-bordered Acraea is Least Concern while Semele is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-bordered Acraea Semele
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (artrópodos) Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class same Insecta (insecto) Insecta (insecto)
Order same Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Acraea Hipparchia
Species Acraea anemosa Hipparchia semele

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-bordered Acraea and Semele share a common ancestor at the Family level: Nymphalidae. (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Conservation Status

Broad-bordered Acraea

LC — Least Concern

Semele

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-bordered Acraea Semele
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-bordered Acraea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Semele

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (37 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Broad-bordered Acraea

The Broad-bordered Acraea (Acraea anemosa) is a species in the genus Acraea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Semele

La ninfálida gris (Hipparchia semele) está clasificada como En Peligro (EN) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un alto riesgo de extinción en estado silvestre, con un significativo declive poblacional y amenazas continuas para su supervivencia.

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