Alder vs Pointed Caper White
Alnus glutinosa compared with Belenois gidica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Pointed Caper White |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pieridae |
| Genus | Alnus | Belenois |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Belenois gidica |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernPointed Caper White
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Pointed Caper White |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Pointed Caper White
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.
Pointed Caper White
No description available.
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