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small tortoiseshell

Aglais urticae

Near Threatened

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小玳瑁蛱蝶(Aglais urticae)在IUCN红色名录中被列为近危(NT)物种。接近符合受威胁种标准，如无保护措施，种群可能变得脆弱。

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

Animalia (动物界)

Arthropoda (节肢动物门)

Insecta (昆蟲綱)

Lepidoptera (鱗翅目)

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Species

Aglais urticae (small tortoiseshell)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abigarrada de la ortiga

French petite tortue

German Kleiner Fuchs

Similar Species in Aglais

European Peacock

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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 (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of small tortoiseshell?

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

Native Range — 41 Countries

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Genus Aglais — 2 Species

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small tortoiseshell

Aglais urticae

NT

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European Peacock

Data verified 三月 2026

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