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mercure

Arethusana arethusa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (26 countries).

🇲🇩 Moldova 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Arethusana
Species
Arethusana arethusa (mercure)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish aretusa
French mercure
German Rotbindiger Samtfalter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mercure?
The scientific name of mercure is Arethusana arethusa. It belongs to the genus Arethusana.
What is the conservation status of mercure?
mercure (Arethusana arethusa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does mercure live?
mercure is found in Found across Europe (26 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany.
What family does mercure belong to?
mercure (Arethusana arethusa) belongs to the genus Arethusana, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is mercure endangered?
No, mercure (Arethusana arethusa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does mercure belong to?
mercure (Arethusana arethusa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 26 Countries

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Genus Arethusana — 1 Species

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