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Hespérie des épiaires

Carcharodus lavatherae

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (23 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Hesperiidae
Genus
Carcharodus
Species
Carcharodus lavatherae (Hespérie des épiaires)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piquitos clara
French Hespérie des épiaires
German Strauchpappeldickkopf

Similar Species in Carcharodus

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grisette
Carcharodus alceae
Least Concern
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Hespérie de la ballote
Carcharodus baeticus
Least Concern
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Hespérie de la marrube
Carcharodus floccifera
Near Threatened
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False Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus stauderi
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hespérie des épiaires?
The scientific name of Hespérie des épiaires is Carcharodus lavatherae. It belongs to the genus Carcharodus.
What is the conservation status of Hespérie des épiaires?
Hespérie des épiaires (Carcharodus lavatherae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hespérie des épiaires live?
Hespérie des épiaires is found in Found across Europe (23 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece.
What family does Hespérie des épiaires belong to?
Hespérie des épiaires (Carcharodus lavatherae) belongs to the genus Carcharodus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.
What kingdom does Hespérie des épiaires belong to?
Hespérie des épiaires (Carcharodus lavatherae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Hespérie des épiaires?
The closest relatives of Hespérie des épiaires in the genus Carcharodus include grisette, Hespérie de la ballote, Hespérie de la marrube, False Marbled Skipper.

Native Range — 23 Countries

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Genus Carcharodus — 5 Species

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grisette
Carcharodus alceae
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Hespérie de la ballote
Carcharodus baeticus
LC 🐾
Hespérie de la marrube
Carcharodus floccifera
NT
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Hespérie des épiaires
Carcharodus lavatherae
NT
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False Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus stauderi
NE
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