alpine pussytoes vs Iris Flea Beetle
Antennaria alpina compared with Aphthona nonstriata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine pussytoes | Iris Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus | Antennaria | Aphthona |
| Species | Antennaria alpina | Aphthona nonstriata |
Conservation Status
alpine pussytoes
LC — Least ConcernIris Flea Beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine pussytoes | Iris Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine pussytoes
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Iris Flea Beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
alpine pussytoes
The Alpine pussytoes (Antennaria alpina) is a species in the genus Antennaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Distributed across Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Iris Flea Beetle
No description available.
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