Bud Moth vs California alder
Spilonota ocellana compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bud 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 | Tortricidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Spilonota | Alnus |
| Species | Spilonota ocellana | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Bud Moth
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bud Moth | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bud Moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
Bud Moth
The Bud Moth (Spilonota ocellana) is a species in the genus Spilonota. 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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