Apple Pith Moth vs California alder
Blastodacna atra compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple Pith Moth | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Elachistidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Blastodacna | Alnus |
| Species | Blastodacna atra | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Apple Pith Moth
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple Pith Moth | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Apple Pith Moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
Apple Pith Moth
The Apple Pith Moth (Blastodacna atra) is a species in the genus Blastodacna. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) 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.
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