Alder vs scarce large blue
Alnus glutinosa compared with Maculinea teleius
Key Differences
- Alder is Least Concern while scarce large blue is Extinct.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | scarce large 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 | Maculinea |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Maculinea teleius |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least Concernscarce large blue
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | scarce large 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).
scarce large blue
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Belgium.
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.
scarce large blue
No description available.
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