Schwarzerle vs C-Falter
Alnus glutinosa compared with Polygonia c-album
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Schwarzerle | C-Falter |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Fagales (Buchenartige) | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Alnus | Polygonia |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Polygonia c-album |
Conservation Status
Schwarzerle
LC — Least ConcernC-Falter
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Schwarzerle | C-Falter |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
C-Falter
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (40 countries).
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.
C-Falter
comma (Polygonia c-album) 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 6 countries:
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