Fringed dodder vs small tortoiseshell
Cuscuta suaveolens compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Fringed dodder is Not Evaluated while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Fringed dodder | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (tumbuhan) | Animalia (hewan) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Artropoda) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (serangga) |
| Order | Solanales (Solanales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Cuscuta | Aglais |
| Species | Cuscuta suaveolens | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Fringed dodder
NE — Not Evaluatedsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Fringed dodder | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Fringed dodder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe), Europe (17 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).
small tortoiseshell
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Fringed dodder
No description available.
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.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 17 countries:
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