Alder leaf beetle vs Iris Flea Beetle
Agelastica alni compared with Aphthona nonstriata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder leaf beetle | Iris Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order same | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family same | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus | Agelastica | Aphthona |
| Species | Agelastica alni | Aphthona nonstriata |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alder leaf beetle and Iris Flea Beetle share a common ancestor at the Family level: Chrysomelidae.
Conservation Status
Alder leaf beetle
LC — Least ConcernIris Flea Beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder leaf beetle | Iris Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder leaf beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Iris Flea Beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Iris Flea Beetle
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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