3,415 observationsLeast Concern
Arctic Blue
Agriades glandon
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Agriades
About
Agriades glandon, the Arctic blue or Glandon blue is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. In North America it is found from Alaska east to Newfoundland, south through the mountains to Washington, northern Arizona, and northern New Mexico. In Europe, it is found in mountainous areas like the Pyrenees and Alps, as well as the far north. It is also found in parts of Russia, including Siberia, and Kamchatka.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Arctic Blue is Agriades glandon.
- Arctic Blue belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Arctic Blue belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Arctic Blue belongs to the class Insecta.
- Arctic Blue belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Arctic Blue belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
- Arctic Blue belongs to the genus Agriades.