Andean Pericote vs Norway maple aphid

Phyllotis andium compared with Periphyllus lyropictus

Key Differences

  • Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Norway maple aphid is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Norway maple aphid
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family Cricetidae Aphididae
Genus Phyllotis Periphyllus
Species Phyllotis andium Periphyllus lyropictus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Norway maple aphid share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Norway maple aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Norway maple aphid
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Norway maple aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

Andean Pericote

The Andean Pericote (Phyllotis andium) is a species in the genus Phyllotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Norway maple aphid

No description available.

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