black wattle vs Staph beetle
Acacia plectocarpa compared with Philonthus varians
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | black wattle | Staph beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Staphylinidae |
| Genus | Acacia | Philonthus |
| Species | Acacia plectocarpa | Philonthus varians |
Conservation Status
black wattle
LC — Least ConcernStaph beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | black wattle | Staph beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
black wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Staph beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Kyrgyzstan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
black wattle
The black wattle (Acacia plectocarpa) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Staph beetle
No description available.
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