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large grizzled skipper

Pyrgus alveus

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (35 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Pyrgus alveus (large grizzled skipper)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ajedrezada serrana

French hespérie du faux buis

German Sonnenröschen Würfeldickkopffalter

Similar Species in Pyrgus

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Alpine Grizzled Skipper

Dusky Grizzled Skipper

Critically Endangered

oberthürs grizzled skipper

rosy grizzled skipper

Pyrgus onopordi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of large grizzled skipper?

The scientific name of large grizzled skipper is Pyrgus alveus. It belongs to the genus Pyrgus.

What is the conservation status of large grizzled skipper?

large grizzled skipper (Pyrgus alveus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does large grizzled skipper live?

large grizzled skipper is found in Found across Europe (35 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia.

What family does large grizzled skipper belong to?

large grizzled skipper (Pyrgus alveus) belongs to the genus Pyrgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.

Is large grizzled skipper endangered?

Yes, large grizzled skipper (Pyrgus alveus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does large grizzled skipper belong to?

large grizzled skipper (Pyrgus alveus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of large grizzled skipper?

The closest relatives of large grizzled skipper in the genus Pyrgus include Alpine Grizzled Skipper, Carline Skipper, Dusky Grizzled Skipper, grizzled skipper, Grizzled Skipper.