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small tortoiseshell

Aglais urticae

Near Threatened

About

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) 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 (41 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

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Aglais

Species

Aglais urticae (small tortoiseshell)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abigarrada de la ortiga

French petite tortue

German Kleiner Fuchs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of small tortoiseshell?

The scientific name of small tortoiseshell is Aglais urticae. It belongs to the genus Aglais.

What is the conservation status of small tortoiseshell?

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does small tortoiseshell live?

small tortoiseshell is found in Found across Europe (41 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 tortoiseshell belong to?

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) belongs to the genus Aglais, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

What kingdom does small tortoiseshell belong to?

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of small tortoiseshell?

The closest relatives of small tortoiseshell in the genus Aglais include European Peacock.