Asparagus Beetle vs Black-throated Mango
Crioceris asparagi compared with Anthracothorax nigricollis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Asparagus Beetle | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Crioceris | Anthracothorax |
| Species | Crioceris asparagi | Anthracothorax nigricollis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Asparagus Beetle and Black-throated Mango share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Asparagus Beetle
LC — Least ConcernBlack-throated Mango
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Asparagus Beetle | Black-throated Mango |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Asparagus Beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Black-throated Mango
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Asparagus Beetle
The Asparagus Beetle (Crioceris asparagi) is a species in the genus Crioceris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Black-throated Mango
A large, striking hummingbird of tropical forests from southern Mexico to Argentina, black-throated mangos have dramatic sexual dimorphism — males display glittering black throat and breast with violet and green flanks and a bold purple tail, while females are white below with a central black stripe. Inhabiting forest edges, clearings, and gardens, they aggressively defend flowering trees. Males perform spectacular aerial display flights at treetop height. Listed as Least Concern across their broad neotropical range.
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