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small blue

Cupido minimus

Near Threatened

About

small blue (Cupido minimus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (39 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)

Species

Cupido minimus (small blue)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish duende menor

French argus frêle

German Zwergbläuling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of small blue?

The scientific name of small blue is Cupido minimus. It belongs to the genus Cupido.

What is the conservation status of small blue?

small blue (Cupido minimus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does small blue live?

small blue is found in Found across Europe (39 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 small blue belong to?

small blue (Cupido minimus) belongs to the genus Cupido, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

What kingdom does small blue belong to?

small blue (Cupido minimus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of small blue?

The closest relatives of small blue in the genus Cupido include Lorquin’s Blue.