Alexanders vs California maple aphid

Angelica atropurpurea compared with Periphyllus californiensis

Key Differences

  • Alexanders is Least Concern while California maple aphid is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alexanders California maple aphid
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Apiales (Apiales) Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family Apiaceae Aphididae
Genus Angelica Periphyllus
Species Angelica atropurpurea Periphyllus californiensis

Conservation Status

Alexanders

LC — Least Concern

California maple aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alexanders California maple aphid
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alexanders

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.

California maple aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (United States).

Alexanders

The Alexanders (Angelica atropurpurea) is a species in the genus Angelica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

California maple aphid

The California maple aphid (Periphyllus californiensis) is a species in the genus Periphyllus. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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