Alder vs Green-Underside Blue
Alnus glutinosa compared with Glaucopsyche alexis
Key Differences
- Alder is Least Concern while Green-Underside Blue is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Green-Underside Blue |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Glaucopsyche |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Glaucopsyche alexis |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernGreen-Underside Blue
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Green-Underside Blue |
|---|---|---|
| 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-Underside Blue
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (37 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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-Underside Blue
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 6 countries:
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