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Fischer's Blue

Kretania pylaon

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Russia and Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Lepidoptera (チョウ目)
Family
Lycaenidae
Genus
Kretania
Species
Kretania pylaon (Fischer's Blue)

Similar Species in Kretania

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Alpine Zephyr Blue
Kretania trappi
Near Threatened
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Eastern Brown Argus
Kretania eurypilus
Not Evaluated
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Cretan Argus
Kretania psylorita
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fischer's Blue?
The scientific name of Fischer's Blue is Kretania pylaon. It belongs to the genus Kretania.
What is the conservation status of Fischer's Blue?
Fischer's Blue (Kretania pylaon) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fischer's Blue live?
Fischer's Blue is found in Distributed across Russia and Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Russia, Ukraine.
What family does Fischer's Blue belong to?
Fischer's Blue (Kretania pylaon) belongs to the genus Kretania, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.
What kingdom does Fischer's Blue belong to?
Fischer's Blue (Kretania pylaon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Fischer's Blue?
The closest relatives of Fischer's Blue in the genus Kretania include Alpine Zephyr Blue, Eastern Brown Argus, Cretan Argus.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Kretania — 4 Species

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Alpine Zephyr Blue
Kretania trappi
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Eastern Brown Argus
Kretania eurypilus
NE
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Fischer's Blue
Kretania pylaon
NT
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Cretan Argus
Kretania psylorita
LC
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