Autumn Snowflake vs Bird flea
Acis autumnalis compared with Ceratophyllus zhovtyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Genus | Acis | Ceratophyllus |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernBird flea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Bird flea
The Bird flea (Ceratophyllus zhovtyi) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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