Alder leaf beetle vs Semele

Agelastica alni compared with Hipparchia semele

Key Differences

  • Alder leaf beetle is Least Concern while Semele is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alder leaf beetle Semele
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (artrópodos) Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class same Insecta (insecto) Insecta (insecto)
Order Coleoptera (coleópteros) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Chrysomelidae Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Agelastica Hipparchia
Species Agelastica alni Hipparchia semele

Evolutionary Relationship

Alder leaf beetle and Semele share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (insecto)

Conservation Status

Alder leaf beetle

LC — Least Concern

Semele

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alder leaf beetle Semele
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alder leaf beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Semele

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.

Alder leaf beetle

The Alder leaf beetle (Agelastica alni) is a species in the genus Agelastica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Semele

La ninfálida gris (Hipparchia semele) está clasificada como En Peligro (EN) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un alto riesgo de extinción en estado silvestre, con un significativo declive poblacional y amenazas continuas para su supervivencia.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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