Alder vs Green Emerald Damselfly
Alnus glutinosa compared with Chalcolestes viridis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Green Emerald Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Chalcolestes |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Chalcolestes viridis |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernGreen Emerald Damselfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Green Emerald Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Green Emerald Damselfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium and Denmark.
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.
Green Emerald Damselfly
No description available.
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