Azuré des coronilles vs Azuré de l'ajonc

Plebejus argyrognomon compared with Plebejus argus

Key Differences

• Azuré des coronilles is Critically Endangered while Azuré de l'ajonc is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azuré des coronilles	Azuré de l'ajonc
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	Plebejus	Plebejus
Species	Plebejus argyrognomon	Plebejus argus

Evolutionary Relationship

Azuré des coronilles and Azuré de l'ajonc share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Plebejus.

Conservation Status

Azuré des coronilles

CR — Critically Endangered

Azuré de l'ajonc

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azuré des coronilles	Azuré de l'ajonc
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azuré des coronilles

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 9 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (29 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Azuré de l'ajonc

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

Azuré de l'ajonc

Silver-Studded Blue (Plebejus argus) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 29 countries:

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