Alexander's Swift vs bean aphid
Apus alexandri compared with Aphis fabae
Key Differences
- Alexander's Swift is Least Concern while bean aphid is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alexander's Swift | bean aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) |
| Family | Apodidae | Aphididae |
| Genus | Apus | Aphis |
| Species | Apus alexandri | Aphis fabae |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alexander's Swift and bean aphid share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alexander's Swift
LC — Least Concernbean aphid
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alexander's Swift | bean aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alexander's Swift
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
bean aphid
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Alexander's Swift
The Alexander's Swift (Apus alexandri) is a species in the genus Apus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
bean aphid
The Bean aphid (Aphis fabae) is a species in the genus Aphis. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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