Théchla de l´arbousier vs thécla de la ronce

Callophrys avis compared with Callophrys rubi

Key Differences

• Théchla de l´arbousier is Least Concern while thécla de la ronce is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Théchla de l´arbousier	thécla de la ronce
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (arthropodes)	Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class same	Insecta (insecte)	Insecta (insecte)
Order same	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same	Lycaenidae	Lycaenidae
Genus same	Callophrys	Callophrys
Species	Callophrys avis	Callophrys rubi

Evolutionary Relationship

Théchla de l´arbousier and thécla de la ronce share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Callophrys.

Conservation Status

Théchla de l´arbousier

LC — Least Concern

thécla de la ronce

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Théchla de l´arbousier	thécla de la ronce
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Théchla de l´arbousier

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.

thécla de la ronce

Habitat

Inhabits 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 (40 countries) and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Théchla de l´arbousier

The Chapman'S Green Hairstreak (Callophrys avis) is a species in the genus Callophrys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

thécla de la ronce

green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain