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Little Tiger Blue

Tarucus balkanica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Tarucus

About

Tarucus balkanicus, the Balkan Pierrot or little tiger blue, is a small butterfly that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family. It is found in Mauritania, Niger (the Aïr region), Sudan (Khartoum), Uganda, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, North Africa, the Balkans, western Asia, parts of central Asia and in India. The habitat consists of very arid savanna.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Tiger Blue?
The scientific name of Little Tiger Blue is Tarucus balkanica.
What kingdom does Little Tiger Blue belong to?
Little Tiger Blue belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Little Tiger Blue belong to?
Little Tiger Blue belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Little Tiger Blue belong to?
Little Tiger Blue belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Little Tiger Blue belong to?
Little Tiger Blue belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Little Tiger Blue belong to?
Little Tiger Blue belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Little Tiger Blue belong to?
Little Tiger Blue belongs to the genus Tarucus.