7,397 observationsCritically Endangered
Arran Brown
Erebia ligea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Erebia
About
Erebia ligea, the Arran brown, is a member of the Satyridae subfamily of the Nymphalidae family. This brown is widespread in south-eastern and northern Europe. It prefers mixed woodlands at low altitudes. It is rarely seen on open areas. This species was first described by Linnaeus in his 10th edition of Systema Naturae in 1758, and the type locality is Sweden.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Arran Brown is Erebia ligea.
- Arran Brown belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Arran Brown belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Arran Brown belongs to the class Insecta.
- Arran Brown belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Arran Brown belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Arran Brown belongs to the genus Erebia.