bastard copperleaf vs Pavement ant
Acalypha chamaedrifolia compared with Tetramorium caespitum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | bastard copperleaf | Pavement ant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | Formicidae |
| Genus | Acalypha | Tetramorium |
| Species | Acalypha chamaedrifolia | Tetramorium caespitum |
Conservation Status
bastard copperleaf
LC — Least ConcernPavement ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | bastard copperleaf | Pavement ant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
bastard copperleaf
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.
Pavement ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Venezuela).
bastard copperleaf
The Bastard copperleaf (Acalypha chamaedrifolia) is a species in the genus Acalypha. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Pavement ant
No description available.
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