Baton Blue vs California alder
Pseudophilotes baton compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Baton Blue | 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 | Lycaenidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Pseudophilotes | Alnus |
| Species | Pseudophilotes baton | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Baton Blue
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Baton Blue | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Baton Blue
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (12 countries).
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
Baton Blue
The Baton Blue (Pseudophilotes baton) is a species in the genus Pseudophilotes. 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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