California alder vs Small Lappet Moth

Alnus rhombifolia compared with Phyllodesma ilicifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California alder Small Lappet Moth
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Betulaceae Lasiocampidae
Genus Alnus Phyllodesma
Species Alnus rhombifolia Phyllodesma ilicifolia

Conservation Status

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Small Lappet Moth

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California alder Small Lappet Moth
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California alder

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Canada.

Small Lappet Moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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.

Small Lappet Moth

No description available.

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