Alder vs scarlet dragonfly
Alnus glutinosa compared with Crocothemis erythraea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | scarlet dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Libellulidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Crocothemis |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Crocothemis erythraea |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least Concernscarlet dragonfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | scarlet dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
scarlet dragonfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Sweden.
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.
scarlet dragonfly
No description available.
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