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brown argus

Aricia agestis

Least Concern

About

brown argus (Aricia agestis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (33 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (प्राणी)

Phylum

Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)

Class

Insecta (कीट)

Order

Lepidoptera (शल्कपंखी गण)

Species

Aricia agestis (brown argus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish morena oriental

French Collier de corail

German Kleiner Sonnenröschenbläuling

Similar Species in Aricia

Eschscholtz´S Brown Argus

Aricia cramera

Least Concern

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vs Mountain Argus vs Northern Brown Argus vs Spanish Argus vs Eschscholtz´S Brown Argus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brown argus?

The scientific name of brown argus is Aricia agestis. It belongs to the genus Aricia.

What is the conservation status of brown argus?

brown argus (Aricia agestis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does brown argus live?

brown argus is found in Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (33 countries).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does brown argus belong to?

brown argus (Aricia agestis) belongs to the genus Aricia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

Is brown argus endangered?

No, brown argus (Aricia agestis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does brown argus belong to?

brown argus (Aricia agestis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of brown argus?

The closest relatives of brown argus in the genus Aricia include Mountain Argus, Northern Brown Argus, Spanish Argus, Eschscholtz´S Brown Argus.