Alder vs Cyprus Grayling
Alnus glutinosa compared with Hipparchia cypriensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Cyprus Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Alnus | Hipparchia |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Hipparchia cypriensis |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernCyprus Grayling
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Cyprus Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
Cyprus Grayling
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Cyprus.
Alder
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) 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.
Cyprus Grayling
No description available.
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