Beggar'S-Buttons vs Yellow-legged Centurion
Arctium lappa compared with Sargus flavipes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | Yellow-legged Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Stratiomyidae |
| Genus | Arctium | Sargus |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Sargus flavipes |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernYellow-legged Centurion
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | Yellow-legged Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beggar'S-Buttons
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Yellow-legged Centurion
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Beggar'S-Buttons
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Yellow-legged Centurion
No description available.
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