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Silver Meadow

Boloria selene

Extinct

About

Silver Meadow (Boloria selene) is classified as Extinct (EX) on the IUCN Red List. This species has been declared extinct, with no known living individuals remaining in the wild or in captivity.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (34 countries) and North America (United States).

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Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Boloria

Species

Boloria selene (Silver Meadow)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish perlada castaña

French petit collier argenté

German Braunfleckiger Perlmutterfalter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silver Meadow?

The scientific name of Silver Meadow is Boloria selene. It belongs to the genus Boloria.

What is the conservation status of Silver Meadow?

Silver Meadow (Boloria selene) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Silver Meadow live?

Silver Meadow is found in Found across Europe (34 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does Silver Meadow belong to?

Silver Meadow (Boloria selene) belongs to the genus Boloria, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

What kingdom does Silver Meadow belong to?

Silver Meadow (Boloria selene) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Silver Meadow?

The closest relatives of Silver Meadow in the genus Boloria include Alaskan Fritillary, Arctic Fritillary, Balkan Fritillary, Bog Fritillary, cranberry fritillary.