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