Emerald Ash Borer vs Panther Chameleon

Agrilus planipennis compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Emerald Ash Borer is Not Evaluated while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Emerald Ash Borer	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Buprestidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Agrilus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Agrilus planipennis	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Emerald Ash Borer and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Emerald Ash Borer

NE — Not Evaluated

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Emerald Ash Borer	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Emerald Ash Borer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.