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damier noir

Melitaea diamina

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (35 countries). 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)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Melitaea

Species

Melitaea diamina (damier noir)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish doncella oscura

French damier noir

German Baldrian Scheckenfalter

Similar Species in Melitaea

Mélitée des centaurées

Mélitée du bouillon blanc

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of damier noir?

The scientific name of damier noir is Melitaea diamina. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.

What is the conservation status of damier noir?

damier noir (Melitaea diamina) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does damier noir live?

damier noir is found in Found across Europe (35 countries). 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, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does damier noir belong to?

damier noir (Melitaea diamina) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is damier noir endangered?

Yes, damier noir (Melitaea diamina) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does damier noir belong to?

damier noir (Melitaea diamina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of damier noir?

The closest relatives of damier noir in the genus Melitaea include Mélitée andalouse, Mélitée des centaurées, Mélitée des linaires, Mélitée du bouillon blanc, mélitée du mélampyre.