Alder vs Lorquin’s Blue
Alnus acuminata compared with Cupido lorquinii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Lorquin’s Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Cupido |
| Species | Alnus acuminata | Cupido lorquinii |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernLorquin’s Blue
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Lorquin’s Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Found in Colombia.
Lorquin’s Blue
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Distributed across Portugal and Spain.
Alder
The Alder (Alnus acuminata) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Lorquin’s Blue
No description available.
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