alpine lady's-mantle vs Square-spot Deerfly
Alchemilla alpina compared with Chrysops viduatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Square-spot Deerfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Tabanidae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Chrysops |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Chrysops viduatus |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernSquare-spot Deerfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Square-spot Deerfly |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Square-spot Deerfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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).
Square-spot Deerfly
No description available.
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