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miroir

Heteropterus morpheus

Extinct

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (31 countries).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (animal)

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Insecta (insecte)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Heteropterus morpheus (miroir)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish espejitos

French miroir

German Finsterling

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Butterflies & Moths

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of miroir?

The scientific name of miroir is Heteropterus morpheus. It belongs to the genus Heteropterus.

What is the conservation status of miroir?

miroir (Heteropterus morpheus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does miroir live?

miroir is found in Found across Europe (31 countries).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does miroir belong to?

miroir (Heteropterus morpheus) belongs to the genus Heteropterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.

What kingdom does miroir belong to?

miroir (Heteropterus morpheus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 31 Countries

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Genus Heteropterus — 1 Species

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miroir

Heteropterus morpheus

EX

Data verified mars 2026

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