6,905 observationsExtinct
Scarce Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis xanthomelas
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Nymphalidae βΊGenus: Nymphalis
About
Nymphalis xanthomelas, the scarce tortoiseshell, is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in eastern Europe and Asia. This butterfly is also referred as yellow-legged tortoiseshell or large tortoiseshell (however, in Europe, "large tortoiseshell" is usually reserved for Nymphalis polychloros).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scarce Tortoiseshell is Nymphalis xanthomelas.
- Scarce Tortoiseshell belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Scarce Tortoiseshell belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Scarce Tortoiseshell belongs to the class Insecta.
- Scarce Tortoiseshell belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Scarce Tortoiseshell belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Scarce Tortoiseshell belongs to the genus Nymphalis.