Alexander's Swift vs Turnip flea beetle
Apus alexandri compared with Phyllotreta undulata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alexander's Swift | Turnip 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 | Phyllotreta |
| Species | Apus alexandri | Phyllotreta undulata |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alexander's Swift and Turnip flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alexander's Swift
LC — Least ConcernTurnip flea beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alexander's Swift | Turnip 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.
Turnip flea beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.
Turnip flea beetle
No description available.
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