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hespérie échiquier

Carterocephalus palaemon

Near Threatened

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Arctic Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (36 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Carterocephalus palaemon (hespérie échiquier)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish fronteriza

French hespérie échiquier

German Großwegerichfalter

Similar Species in Carterocephalus

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Northern Chequered Skipper

Carterocephalus silvicola

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hespérie échiquier?

The scientific name of hespérie échiquier is Carterocephalus palaemon. It belongs to the genus Carterocephalus.

What is the conservation status of hespérie échiquier?

hespérie échiquier (Carterocephalus palaemon) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does hespérie échiquier live?

hespérie échiquier is found in Found across Europe (36 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic.

What family does hespérie échiquier belong to?

hespérie échiquier (Carterocephalus palaemon) belongs to the genus Carterocephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.

What kingdom does hespérie échiquier belong to?

hespérie échiquier (Carterocephalus palaemon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of hespérie échiquier?

The closest relatives of hespérie échiquier in the genus Carterocephalus include Northern Chequered Skipper.