Little Tiger Blue

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (9 countries).

🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇬🇷 Greece 🇷🇴 Romania 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (животные)

Phylum

Arthropoda (членистоногие)

Class

Insecta (насекомые)

Order

Lepidoptera (чешуекрылые)

Family

Lycaenidae

Genus

Tarucus

Species

Tarucus balkanica (Little Tiger Blue)

Similar Species in Tarucus

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Common Tiger Blue

Tarucus theophrastus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Tiger Blue?

The scientific name of Little Tiger Blue is Tarucus balkanica. It belongs to the genus Tarucus.

What is the conservation status of Little Tiger Blue?

Little Tiger Blue (Tarucus balkanica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Little Tiger Blue live?

Little Tiger Blue is found in Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia.

What family does Little Tiger Blue belong to?

Little Tiger Blue (Tarucus balkanica) belongs to the genus Tarucus, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

Is Little Tiger Blue endangered?

No, Little Tiger Blue (Tarucus balkanica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Little Tiger Blue belong to?

Little Tiger Blue (Tarucus balkanica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Little Tiger Blue?

The closest relatives of Little Tiger Blue in the genus Tarucus include Common Tiger Blue.