Broad Damselbug vs California alder

Nabis flavomarginatus compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad Damselbug California alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Insecta (Insects) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Hemiptera (Hemiptera) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Nabidae Betulaceae
Genus Nabis Alnus
Species Nabis flavomarginatus Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

Broad Damselbug

LC — Least Concern

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad Damselbug California alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad Damselbug

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

Broad Damselbug

The Broad Damselbug (Nabis flavomarginatus) is a species in the genus Nabis. 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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