Alectryon vs Flea beetle
Alectryon tropicus compared with Psylliodes cucullatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alectryon | Flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus | Alectryon | Psylliodes |
| Species | Alectryon tropicus | Psylliodes cucullatus |
Conservation Status
Alectryon
NT — Near ThreatenedFlea beetle
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alectryon | Flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alectryon
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Flea beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Alectryon
The Alectryon (Alectryon tropicus) is a species in the genus Alectryon. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Flea beetle
No description available.
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