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Deione

Melitaea deione

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland

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
Melitaea
Species
Melitaea deione (Deione)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Deione
French Mélitée des linaires
German Leinkraut-Scheckenfalter

Similar Species in Melitaea

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doncella del gordolobo
Melitaea trivia
Least Concern
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doncella del sur
Melitaea aetherie
Least Concern
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doncella didima
Melitaea didyma
Least Concern
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doncella mayor
Melitaea phoebe
Least Concern
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doncella oscura
Melitaea diamina
Vulnerable
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doncella punteada
Melitaea cinxia
Critically Endangered
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Freyer's Fritillary
Melitaea arduinna
Least Concern
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heath fritillary
Melitaea athalia
Extinct
View all species in Melitaea →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Deione?
The scientific name of Deione is Melitaea deione. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.
What is the conservation status of Deione?
Deione (Melitaea deione) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Deione live?
Deione is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Andorra, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland.
What family does Deione belong to?
Deione (Melitaea deione) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Deione endangered?
No, Deione (Melitaea deione) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Deione belong to?
Deione (Melitaea deione) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Deione?
The closest relatives of Deione in the genus Melitaea include doncella del gordolobo, doncella del sur, doncella didima, doncella mayor, doncella oscura.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Melitaea — 10 Species

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Deione
Melitaea deione
LC
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doncella del gordolobo
Melitaea trivia
LC 🐾
doncella del sur
Melitaea aetherie
LC 🐾
doncella didima
Melitaea didyma
LC 🐾
doncella mayor
Melitaea phoebe
LC 🐾
doncella oscura
Melitaea diamina
VU 🐾
doncella punteada
Melitaea cinxia
CR 🐾
Freyer's Fritillary
Melitaea arduinna
LC 🐾
heath fritillary
Melitaea athalia
EX 🐾
Grisons Fritillary
Melitaea varia
LC
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