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