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petite tortue

Aglais urticae

Near Threatened

About

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Aglais

Species

Aglais urticae (petite tortue)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abigarrada de la ortiga

French petite tortue

German Kleiner Fuchs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of petite tortue?

The scientific name of petite tortue is Aglais urticae. It belongs to the genus Aglais.

What is the conservation status of petite tortue?

petite tortue (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does petite tortue live?

petite tortue is found in Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does petite tortue belong to?

petite tortue (Aglais urticae) belongs to the genus Aglais, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

What kingdom does petite tortue belong to?

petite tortue (Aglais urticae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of petite tortue?

The closest relatives of petite tortue in the genus Aglais include Paon du jour.