Black Kauri vs small tortoiseshell

Agathis atropurpurea compared with Aglais urticae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Kauri small tortoiseshell
Kingdom same Animalia (hewan) Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Artropoda) Arthropoda (Artropoda)
Class same Insecta (serangga) Insecta (serangga)
Order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Braconidae Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Agathis Aglais
Species Agathis atropurpurea Aglais urticae

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Kauri and small tortoiseshell share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (serangga)

Conservation Status

Black Kauri

NT — Near Threatened

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Kauri small tortoiseshell
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Kauri

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

small tortoiseshell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Black Kauri

The Black Kauri (Agathis atropurpurea) is a species in the genus Agathis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

small tortoiseshell

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.

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