Alexander's Swift vs Potato flea beetle
Apus alexandri compared with Psylliodes affinis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alexander's Swift | Potato flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Apodidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus | Apus | Psylliodes |
| Species | Apus alexandri | Psylliodes affinis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alexander's Swift and Potato flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alexander's Swift
LC — Least ConcernPotato flea beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alexander's Swift | Potato flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Potato flea beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, 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.
Potato flea beetle
No description available.
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