Botta's Serotine vs small tortoiseshell

Eptesicus bottae compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

  • Botta's Serotine is Least Concern while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Botta's Serotine small tortoiseshell
Kingdom same Animalia (hewan) Animalia (hewan)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Artropoda)
Class Mammalia (mamalia) Insecta (serangga)
Order Chiroptera (Kelelawar) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Vespertilionidae Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Eptesicus Aglais
Species Eptesicus bottae Aglais urticae

Evolutionary Relationship

Botta's Serotine and small tortoiseshell share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (hewan)

Conservation Status

Botta's Serotine

LC — Least Concern

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Botta's Serotine small tortoiseshell
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Botta's Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Botta's Serotine

The Botta's Serotine (Eptesicus bottae) is a species in the genus Eptesicus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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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