Angelin vs Turnip Flea Beetle
Andira inermis compared with Phyllotreta nigripes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | Turnip Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus | Andira | Phyllotreta |
| Species | Andira inermis | Phyllotreta nigripes |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least ConcernTurnip Flea Beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | Turnip Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angelin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Turnip Flea Beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Angelin
The Angelin (Andira inermis) is a species in the genus Andira. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indom.
Turnip Flea Beetle
No description available.
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