Crucifer flea beetle vs Iberian Mole

Phyllotreta cruciferae compared with Talpa occidentalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Crucifer flea beetle Iberian Mole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Coleoptera (Beetles) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Chrysomelidae Talpidae
Genus Phyllotreta Talpa
Species Phyllotreta cruciferae Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Crucifer flea beetle and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Crucifer flea beetle

LC — Least Concern

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Crucifer flea beetle Iberian Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Crucifer flea beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Crucifer flea beetle

No description available.

Iberian Mole

No description available.

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