alpine lady's-mantle vs Bird flea
Alchemilla alpina compared with Ceratophyllus zhovtyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Ceratophyllidae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Ceratophyllus |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernBird flea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine lady's-mantle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
alpine lady's-mantle
The Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a species in the genus Alchemilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Bird flea
The Bird flea (Ceratophyllus zhovtyi) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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