Alder vs Marsh Swift
Alnus glutinosa compared with Borbo micans
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Marsh Swift |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hesperiidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Borbo |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Borbo micans |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernMarsh Swift
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Marsh Swift |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Marsh Swift
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.
Marsh Swift
No description available.
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