Alder vs Smooth Spangle Gall

Alnus acuminata compared with Neuroterus albipes

Key Differences

  • Alder is Least Concern while Smooth Spangle Gall is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alder Smooth Spangle Gall
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family Betulaceae Cynipidae
Genus Alnus Neuroterus
Species Alnus acuminata Neuroterus albipes

Conservation Status

Alder

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Spangle Gall

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alder Smooth Spangle Gall
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.

Smooth Spangle Gall

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Smooth Spangle Gall

No description available.

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