Aspen Lappet vs Margay

Phyllodesma tremulifolia compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Aspen Lappet is Not Evaluated while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aspen Lappet	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Lasiocampidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Phyllodesma	Leopardus
Species	Phyllodesma tremulifolia	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Aspen Lappet and Margay share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Aspen Lappet

NE — Not Evaluated

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aspen Lappet	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aspen Lappet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Belgium.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Aspen Lappet

The Aspen Lappet (Phyllodesma tremulifolia) is a species in the genus Phyllodesma. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Found in Belgium.