Broad-Bordered White Underwing vs California alder
Anarta melanopa compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-Bordered White Underwing | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (artrópode) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (inseto) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Anarta | Alnus |
| Species | Anarta melanopa | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-Bordered White Underwing | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
The Broad-Bordered White Underwing (Anarta melanopa) is a species in the genus Anarta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) 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.
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