Schwarzerle vs Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Alnus glutinosa compared with Somatochlora metallica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Schwarzerle | Glänzende Smaragdlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Fagales (Buchenartige) | Odonata (Libellen) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Corduliidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Somatochlora |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Somatochlora metallica |
Conservation Status
Schwarzerle
LC — Least ConcernGlänzende Smaragdlibelle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Schwarzerle | Glänzende Smaragdlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, 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.
Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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