Barley Flea Beetle vs California alder
Phyllotreta vittula compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barley Flea Beetle | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Phyllotreta | Alnus |
| Species | Phyllotreta vittula | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Barley Flea Beetle
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barley Flea Beetle | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Barley Flea Beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
Barley Flea Beetle
The Barley Flea Beetle (Phyllotreta vittula) is a species in the genus Phyllotreta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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