Apple Capsid vs Rotfuchs

Lygocoris rugicollis compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Apple Capsid	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Hemiptera (Schnabelkerfe)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Miridae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Lygocoris	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Lygocoris rugicollis	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Apple Capsid and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Apple Capsid

LC — Least Concern

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Apple Capsid	Rotfuchs
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Apple Capsid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Rotfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Apple Capsid

The Apple Capsid (Lygocoris rugicollis) is a species in the genus Lygocoris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Rotfuchs

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden