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Scarce Large Blue

Phengaris teleius

Extinct

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (22 countries).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Insecta (Insects)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Phengaris teleius (Scarce Large Blue)

Names in Other Languages

French Azuré de la sanguisorbe

German Heller Wiesenknopf-Ameisenbläuling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scarce Large Blue?

The scientific name of Scarce Large Blue is Phengaris teleius. It belongs to the genus Phengaris.

What is the conservation status of Scarce Large Blue?

Scarce Large Blue (Phengaris teleius) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scarce Large Blue live?

Scarce Large Blue is found in Found across Europe (22 countries).. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia.

What family does Scarce Large Blue belong to?

Scarce Large Blue (Phengaris teleius) belongs to the genus Phengaris, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

What kingdom does Scarce Large Blue belong to?

Scarce Large Blue (Phengaris teleius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Phengaris — 1 Species

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Scarce Large Blue

Phengaris teleius

EX

Data verified March 2026

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