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large blue

Maculinea arion

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)
Class
Insecta (böcek)
Order
Lepidoptera (Pul kanatlılar)
Family
Lycaenidae
Genus
Maculinea
Species
Maculinea arion (large blue)

Names in Other Languages

French azuré du serpolet
German Schwarzfleckenbläuling

Similar Species in Maculinea

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alcon blue
Maculinea alcon
Endangered
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scarce large blue
Maculinea teleius
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of large blue?
The scientific name of large blue is Maculinea arion. It belongs to the genus Maculinea.
What is the conservation status of large blue?
large blue (Maculinea arion) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does large blue live?
large blue is found in Found in Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Sweden.
What family does large blue belong to?
large blue (Maculinea arion) belongs to the genus Maculinea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.
What kingdom does large blue belong to?
large blue (Maculinea arion) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of large blue?
The closest relatives of large blue in the genus Maculinea include alcon blue, scarce large blue.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Maculinea — 3 Species

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alcon blue
Maculinea alcon
EN
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large blue
Maculinea arion
NT
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scarce large blue
Maculinea teleius
EX
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