Alder leaf beetle vs simple bog sedge
Agelastica alni compared with Carex simpliciuscula
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder leaf beetle | simple bog sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Agelastica | Carex |
| Species | Agelastica alni | Carex simpliciuscula |
Conservation Status
Alder leaf beetle
LC — Least Concernsimple bog sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder leaf beetle | simple bog sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder leaf beetle
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
simple bog sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
simple bog sedge
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