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hespérie du dactyle

Thymelicus lineola

Vulnerable

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Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) 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.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (39 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Thymelicus lineola (hespérie du dactyle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish dorada línea corta

French hespérie du dactyle

German Schwarzkolbiger Braundickkopffalter

Similar Species in Thymelicus

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bande noire

Thymelicus sylvestris

Vulnerable

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hespérie du chiendent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hespérie du dactyle?

The scientific name of hespérie du dactyle is Thymelicus lineola. It belongs to the genus Thymelicus.

What is the conservation status of hespérie du dactyle?

hespérie du dactyle (Thymelicus lineola) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does hespérie du dactyle live?

hespérie du dactyle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (39 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic.

What family does hespérie du dactyle belong to?

hespérie du dactyle (Thymelicus lineola) belongs to the genus Thymelicus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.

Is hespérie du dactyle endangered?

Yes, hespérie du dactyle (Thymelicus lineola) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does hespérie du dactyle belong to?

hespérie du dactyle (Thymelicus lineola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of hespérie du dactyle?

The closest relatives of hespérie du dactyle in the genus Thymelicus include bande noire, hespérie du chiendent, Levantine Skipper.