Alder leaf beetle vs broad-leaved willowherb
Agelastica alni compared with Epilobium montanum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder leaf beetle | broad-leaved willowherb |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Myrtales (Myrtales) |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Agelastica | Epilobium |
| Species | Agelastica alni | Epilobium montanum |
Conservation Status
Alder leaf beetle
LC — Least Concernbroad-leaved willowherb
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder leaf beetle | broad-leaved willowherb |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder leaf beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
broad-leaved willowherb
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada).
Alder leaf beetle
The Alder leaf beetle (Agelastica alni) is a species in the genus Agelastica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
broad-leaved willowherb
The Broad-Leaved Willowherb (Epilobium montanum) is a species in the genus Epilobium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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