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bella dama

Vanessa cardui

Least Concern

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La Bella Dama (Vanessa cardui) está clasificada como Preocupación Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Ampliamente distribuida y abundante en su área de distribución, con poblaciones estables y sin preocupaciones inmediatas de conservación.

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 (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Vanessa

Species

Vanessa cardui (bella dama)

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 bella dama?

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

What is the conservation status of bella dama?

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

Where does bella dama live?

bella dama 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 bella dama belong to?

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

Is bella dama endangered?

No, bella dama (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 bella dama belong to?

bella dama (Vanessa cardui) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of bella dama?

The closest relatives of bella dama in the genus Vanessa include atalanta, cardera americana, vanesa de yugo, Subtropical Lady, West Coast Lady.