Broad-footed Mole vs Potato flea beetle
Scapanus latimanus compared with Psylliodes affinis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-footed Mole | Potato flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Talpidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus | Scapanus | Psylliodes |
| Species | Scapanus latimanus | Psylliodes affinis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Broad-footed Mole and Potato flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Broad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPotato flea beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-footed Mole | Potato flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Potato flea beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Broad-footed Mole
The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Potato flea beetle
No description available.
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