Zehnpunkt vs Gemeine Nachtkerze
Adalia decempunctata compared with Oenothera biennis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Zehnpunkt | Gemeine Nachtkerze |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insekten) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Käfer) | Myrtales (Myrtenartige) |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Adalia | Oenothera |
| Species | Adalia decempunctata | Oenothera biennis |
Conservation Status
Zehnpunkt
LC — Least ConcernGemeine Nachtkerze
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Zehnpunkt | Gemeine Nachtkerze |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Zehnpunkt
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Gemeine Nachtkerze
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (13 countries), Europe (35 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
Zehnpunkt
The 10-spot ladybird (Adalia decempunctata) is a species in the genus Adalia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and 2 other countries, inhabiting diverse terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Gemeine Nachtkerze
The Candlestick (Oenothera biennis) is a species in the genus Oenothera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic re
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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