Broad-bordered Acraea vs Buttonweed
Acraea anemosa compared with Malva neglecta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-bordered Acraea | Buttonweed |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (hewan) | Plantae (tumbuhan) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Artropoda) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (serangga) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Malvales (Malvales) |
| Family | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Acraea | Malva |
| Species | Acraea anemosa | Malva neglecta |
Conservation Status
Broad-bordered Acraea
LC — Least ConcernButtonweed
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-bordered Acraea | Buttonweed |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-bordered Acraea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Buttonweed
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (6 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).
Broad-bordered Acraea
The Broad-bordered Acraea (Acraea anemosa) is a species in the genus Acraea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Buttonweed
The Buttonweed (Malva neglecta) is a species in the genus Malva. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
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