Alder vs Straw-colored Sylph
Alnus glutinosa compared with Macrothemis inacuta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Straw-colored Sylph |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Macrothemis |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Macrothemis inacuta |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernStraw-colored Sylph
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Straw-colored Sylph |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Straw-colored Sylph
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Colombia.
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.
Straw-colored Sylph
No description available.
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