Alder vs Four-spotted Chaser
Alnus glutinosa compared with Libellula quadrimaculata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Four-spotted Chaser |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Libellulidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Libellula |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Libellula quadrimaculata |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernFour-spotted Chaser
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Four-spotted Chaser |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Four-spotted Chaser
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
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.
Four-spotted Chaser
Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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