Alder vs Fen Flat-body
Alnus glutinosa compared with Depressaria ultimella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Fen Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (planta) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (artrópodos) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (insecto) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Depressariidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Depressaria |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Depressaria ultimella |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernFen Flat-body
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Fen Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder
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).
Fen Flat-body
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, and Sweden.
Alder
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.
Fen Flat-body
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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