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Speckled Wood

Pararge aegeria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Pararge

About

The speckled wood (Pararge aegeria) is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodland areas throughout much of the Palearctic ecozone. The species is subdivided into multiple subspecies, including Pararge aegeria aegeria, Pararge aegeria tircis, Pararge aegeria oblita, and Pararge aegeria insula. The color of this butterfly varies between subspecies. The existence of these subspecies is due to variation in morphology down a gradient corresponding to a geographic cline. The background of the wings...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Speckled Wood?
The scientific name of Speckled Wood is Pararge aegeria.
What kingdom does Speckled Wood belong to?
Speckled Wood belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Speckled Wood belong to?
Speckled Wood belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Speckled Wood belong to?
Speckled Wood belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Speckled Wood belong to?
Speckled Wood belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Speckled Wood belong to?
Speckled Wood belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Speckled Wood belong to?
Speckled Wood belongs to the genus Pararge.