Alder vs Dusky Spreadwing
Alnus glutinosa compared with Lestes concinnus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Dusky Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Lestidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Lestes |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Lestes concinnus |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernDusky Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Dusky Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Dusky Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Dusky Spreadwing
No description available.
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