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Green-Underside Blue

Glaucopsyche alexis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (37 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)
Family
Lycaenidae
Genus
Glaucopsyche
Species
Glaucopsyche alexis (Green-Underside Blue)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alexis
French Azuré des cytises
German Alexisbläuling

Similar Species in Glaucopsyche

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Black-Eyed Blue
Glaucopsyche melanops
Least Concern
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Paphos Blue
Glaucopsyche paphos
Least Concern
View all species in Glaucopsyche →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green-Underside Blue?
The scientific name of Green-Underside Blue is Glaucopsyche alexis. It belongs to the genus Glaucopsyche.
What is the conservation status of Green-Underside Blue?
Green-Underside Blue (Glaucopsyche alexis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Green-Underside Blue live?
Green-Underside Blue is found in Found across Europe (37 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.
What family does Green-Underside Blue belong to?
Green-Underside Blue (Glaucopsyche alexis) belongs to the genus Glaucopsyche, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.
What kingdom does Green-Underside Blue belong to?
Green-Underside Blue (Glaucopsyche alexis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Green-Underside Blue?
The closest relatives of Green-Underside Blue in the genus Glaucopsyche include Black-Eyed Blue, Paphos Blue.

Native Range — 37 Countries

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Genus Glaucopsyche — 3 Species

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Black-Eyed Blue
Glaucopsyche melanops
LC
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Green-Underside Blue
Glaucopsyche alexis
NT
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Paphos Blue
Glaucopsyche paphos
LC
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