Henbane Flea Beetle vs Leightons linsang

Psylliodes hyoscyami compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Henbane Flea Beetle is Extinct while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Henbane Flea Beetle	Leightons linsang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Chrysomelidae	Viverridae
Genus	Psylliodes	Poiana
Species	Psylliodes hyoscyami	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Henbane Flea Beetle and Leightons linsang share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Henbane Flea Beetle

EX — Extinct

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Henbane Flea Beetle	Leightons linsang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Henbane Flea Beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.