Schwarzerle vs Erlen-Rindeneule
Alnus glutinosa compared with Acronicta alni
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Schwarzerle | Erlen-Rindeneule |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Fagales (Buchenartige) | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Acronicta |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Acronicta alni |
Conservation Status
Schwarzerle
LC — Least ConcernErlen-Rindeneule
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Schwarzerle | Erlen-Rindeneule |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Schwarzerle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
Erlen-Rindeneule
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Schwarzerle
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) 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.
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.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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