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Danube Clouded Yellow

Colias myrmidone

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (15 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇪 Germany 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Colias myrmidone (Danube Clouded Yellow)

Names in Other Languages

German Orangeroter Heufalter

Similar Species in Colias

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African Clouded Yellow

Balkan Clouded Yellow

Colias caucasica

Least Concern

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Berger's Clouded Yellow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Danube Clouded Yellow?

The scientific name of Danube Clouded Yellow is Colias myrmidone. It belongs to the genus Colias.

What is the conservation status of Danube Clouded Yellow?

Danube Clouded Yellow (Colias myrmidone) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Danube Clouded Yellow live?

Danube Clouded Yellow is found in Found across Europe (15 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania.

What family does Danube Clouded Yellow belong to?

Danube Clouded Yellow (Colias myrmidone) belongs to the genus Colias, which is part of the taxonomic family Pieridae.

Is Danube Clouded Yellow endangered?

Yes, Danube Clouded Yellow (Colias myrmidone) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Danube Clouded Yellow belong to?

Danube Clouded Yellow (Colias myrmidone) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Danube Clouded Yellow?

The closest relatives of Danube Clouded Yellow in the genus Colias include African Clouded Yellow, Alfalfa Butterfly, Arctic Sulfur, Balkan Clouded Yellow, Berger's Clouded Yellow.