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Dusky Heath

Coenonympha dorus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇦🇩 Andorra 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Coenonympha
Species
Coenonympha dorus (Dusky Heath)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ocelada dorus
French Fadet des garrigues

Similar Species in Coenonympha

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Balkan Heath
Coenonympha orientalis
Vulnerable
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Common Ringlet
Coenonympha tullia
Extinct
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Corsican Heath
Coenonympha corinna
Least Concern
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Cretan Small Heath
Coenonympha thyrsis
Least Concern
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False Ringlet
Coenonympha oedippus
Endangered
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pearly heath
Coenonympha arcania
Least Concern
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Russian Heath
Coenonympha leander
Least Concern
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scarce heath
Coenonympha hero
Endangered
View all species in Coenonympha →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky Heath?
The scientific name of Dusky Heath is Coenonympha dorus. It belongs to the genus Coenonympha.
What is the conservation status of Dusky Heath?
Dusky Heath (Coenonympha dorus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dusky Heath live?
Dusky Heath is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Andorra, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland.
What family does Dusky Heath belong to?
Dusky Heath (Coenonympha dorus) belongs to the genus Coenonympha, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Dusky Heath endangered?
No, Dusky Heath (Coenonympha dorus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dusky Heath belong to?
Dusky Heath (Coenonympha dorus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dusky Heath?
The closest relatives of Dusky Heath in the genus Coenonympha include Balkan Heath, Common Ringlet, Corsican Heath, Cretan Small Heath, False Ringlet.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Coenonympha — 11 Species

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Balkan Heath
Coenonympha orientalis
VU 🐾
Common Ringlet
Coenonympha tullia
EX 🐾
Corsican Heath
Coenonympha corinna
LC 🐾
Cretan Small Heath
Coenonympha thyrsis
LC
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Dusky Heath
Coenonympha dorus
LC
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False Ringlet
Coenonympha oedippus
EN 🐾
pearly heath
Coenonympha arcania
LC 🐾
Russian Heath
Coenonympha leander
LC 🐾
scarce heath
Coenonympha hero
EN 🐾
Siberian Brown
Coenonympha phryne
CR 🐾
small heath
Coenonympha pamphilus
LC
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