Erlen-Rindeneule vs Rostbinde

Acronicta alni compared with Hipparchia semele

Key Differences

  • Erlen-Rindeneule is Least Concern while Rostbinde is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Erlen-Rindeneule Rostbinde
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class same Insecta (Insekten) Insecta (Insekten)
Order same Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family Noctuidae Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Acronicta Hipparchia
Species Acronicta alni Hipparchia semele

Evolutionary Relationship

Erlen-Rindeneule and Rostbinde share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Schmetterlinge)

Conservation Status

Erlen-Rindeneule

LC — Least Concern

Rostbinde

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Erlen-Rindeneule Rostbinde
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Erlen-Rindeneule

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Rostbinde

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (37 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Rostbinde

Grayling (Hipparchia semele) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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