American Toad vs Mournful Wasp
Anaxyrus americanus compared with Pemphredon lugubris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Toad | Mournful Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Bufonidae | Crabronidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus | Pemphredon |
| Species | Anaxyrus americanus | Pemphredon lugubris |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Toad and Mournful Wasp share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Toad
LC — Least ConcernMournful Wasp
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Toad | Mournful Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Toad
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in United States.
Mournful Wasp
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
American Toad
The American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) is a species in the genus Anaxyrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Mournful Wasp
No description available.
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