Crucifer flea beetle vs Neotropical otter

Phyllotreta cruciferae compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Crucifer flea beetle is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Crucifer flea beetle	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Chrysomelidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Phyllotreta	Lontra
Species	Phyllotreta cruciferae	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Crucifer flea beetle

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Crucifer flea beetle	Neotropical otter
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.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.