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Marbled Skipper

Carcharodus lavatherae

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (23 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Hesperiidae
Genus
Carcharodus
Species
Carcharodus lavatherae (Marbled Skipper)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piquitos clara
French Hespérie des épiaires
German Strauchpappeldickkopf

Similar Species in Carcharodus

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False Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus stauderi
Not Evaluated
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mallow skipper
Carcharodus alceae
Least Concern
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Southern Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus baeticus
Least Concern
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Tufted Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus floccifera
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marbled Skipper?
The scientific name of Marbled Skipper is Carcharodus lavatherae. It belongs to the genus Carcharodus.
What is the conservation status of Marbled Skipper?
Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus lavatherae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Marbled Skipper live?
Marbled Skipper is found in Found across Europe (23 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece.
What family does Marbled Skipper belong to?
Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus lavatherae) belongs to the genus Carcharodus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.
What kingdom does Marbled Skipper belong to?
Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus lavatherae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Marbled Skipper?
The closest relatives of Marbled Skipper in the genus Carcharodus include False Marbled Skipper, mallow skipper, Southern Marbled Skipper, Tufted Marbled Skipper.

Native Range — 23 Countries

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Genus Carcharodus — 5 Species

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False Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus stauderi
NE 🐾
mallow skipper
Carcharodus alceae
LC
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Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus lavatherae
NT
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Southern Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus baeticus
LC 🐾
Tufted Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus floccifera
NT
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