alpine lady's-mantle vs Dusky wireworm
Alchemilla alpina compared with Agriotes obscurus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Dusky wireworm |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Elateridae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Agriotes |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Agriotes obscurus |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernDusky wireworm
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Dusky wireworm |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine lady's-mantle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Dusky wireworm
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
alpine lady's-mantle
The Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a species in the genus Alchemilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Dusky wireworm
No description available.
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