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Moiré provençal

Erebia epistygne

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across France and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain

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
Erebia
Species
Erebia epistygne (Moiré provençal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erebia primaveral
French Moiré provençal

Similar Species in Erebia

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Moiré aveuglé
Erebia pharte
Least Concern
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moiré blanc-fascié
Erebia ligea
Least Concern
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Moiré cendré
Erebia pandrose
Least Concern
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Moiré chamoisé
Erebia gorge
Least Concern
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Moiré cuivré
Erebia tyndarus
Least Concern
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Moiré de Chapman
Erebia palarica
Least Concern
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Moiré de Gavarnie
Erebia gorgone
Least Concern
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Moiré de la canche
Erebia epiphron
Least Concern
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moiré provençal?
The scientific name of Moiré provençal is Erebia epistygne. It belongs to the genus Erebia.
What is the conservation status of Moiré provençal?
Moiré provençal (Erebia epistygne) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Moiré provençal live?
Moiré provençal is found in Distributed across France and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include France, Spain.
What family does Moiré provençal belong to?
Moiré provençal (Erebia epistygne) belongs to the genus Erebia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
What kingdom does Moiré provençal belong to?
Moiré provençal (Erebia epistygne) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Moiré provençal?
The closest relatives of Moiré provençal in the genus Erebia include Moiré aveuglé, moiré blanc-fascié, Moiré cendré, Moiré chamoisé, Moiré cuivré.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Erebia — 20 Species

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Moiré aveuglé
Erebia pharte
LC 🐾
moiré blanc-fascié
Erebia ligea
LC 🐾
Moiré cendré
Erebia pandrose
LC 🐾
Moiré chamoisé
Erebia gorge
LC 🐾
Moiré cuivré
Erebia tyndarus
LC 🐾
Moiré de Chapman
Erebia palarica
LC 🐾
Moiré de Gavarnie
Erebia gorgone
LC 🐾
Moiré de la canche
Erebia epiphron
LC 🐾
Moiré de Lefèbvre
Erebia lefebvrei
LC 🐾
Moiré des Aragonais
Erebia zapateri
LC 🐾
Moiré des fétuques
Erebia meolans
LC 🐾
Moiré des luzules
Erebia oeme
LC 🐾
Moiré des pâturins
Erebia melampus
LC 🐾
Moiré du nardet
Erebia nivalis
LC 🐾
Moiré du Simplon
Erebia christi
VU 🐾
Moiré fauve
Erebia mnestra
LC 🐾
Moiré frange-pie
Erebia euryale
NE 🐾
Moiré lancéolé
Erebia alberganus
LC 🐾
Moiré printanier
Erebia triarius
LC
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Moiré provençal
Erebia epistygne
NT
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