tanaceto vs abigarrada de la ortiga
Tanacetum vulgare compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- tanaceto is Least Concern while abigarrada de la ortiga is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | tanaceto | abigarrada de la ortiga |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (planta) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (artrópodos) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (insecto) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Tanacetum | Aglais |
| Species | Tanacetum vulgare | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
tanaceto
LC — Least Concernabigarrada de la ortiga
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | tanaceto | abigarrada de la ortiga |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
tanaceto
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).
abigarrada de la ortiga
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
tanaceto
<em>Tanacetum vulgare</em>, common tansy, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae, native to temperate regions of Asia and Europe and widely naturalized across North America, Australia, and South America. It typically grows in disturbed habitats, roadsides, riverbanks, and waste ground, forming dense colonies through vigorous rhizome spread. The plant bears deeply divided, fernlike leaves and clusters of bright yellow, button-like flower heads in late summer. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List given its expansive, growing range. Common tansy contains toxic compounds including thujone and camphor, making it poisonous to livestock and humans in large quantities, though historically it was used as a culinary herb and medicinal plant. Its strong aromatic scent has traditionally been used as an insect repellent. The species is considered invasive in several regions outside its native range. It provides nectar and pollen for various insects. Biological traits such as precise seed output figures, individual lifespan, and biomass data remain poorly documented in standardized assessments.
abigarrada de la ortiga
La mariposa ortiguera pequena (Aglais urticae) esta clasificada como Casi Amenazada (NT) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Esta cerca de calificar como amenazada, con poblaciones que podrian volverse vulnerables sin medidas de conservacion.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 13 countries:
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