55,294 observationsLeast Concern
Small Heath
Coenonympha pamphilus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Coenonympha
About
The small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Satyrinae (commonly known as "the browns"). It is the smallest butterfly in this subfamily. The small heath is diurnal and flies with a noticeable fluttering flight pattern near the ground. It rests with closed wings when not in flight. It is widespread in colonies throughout the grasslands of Eurasia and north-western Africa, preferring drier habitats than other Coenonympha. However, habitat loss...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Small Heath is Coenonympha pamphilus.
- Small Heath belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Small Heath belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Small Heath belongs to the class Insecta.
- Small Heath belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Small Heath belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Small Heath belongs to the genus Coenonympha.