Erlen-Rindeneule vs Gemeine Nachtkerze
Acronicta alni compared with Oenothera biennis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Erlen-Rindeneule | Gemeine Nachtkerze |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insekten) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) | Myrtales (Myrtenartige) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Acronicta | Oenothera |
| Species | Acronicta alni | Oenothera biennis |
Conservation Status
Erlen-Rindeneule
LC — Least ConcernGemeine Nachtkerze
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Erlen-Rindeneule | Gemeine Nachtkerze |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Erlen-Rindeneule
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, 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).
Erlen-Rindeneule
The Alder moth (Acronicta alni) is a species in the genus Acronicta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all 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 4 countries:
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