Alder Spittlebug vs American Lovage
Aphrophora alni compared with Ligusticum canadense
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | American Lovage |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Apiales (Apiales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Ligusticum |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Ligusticum canadense |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernAmerican Lovage
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | American Lovage |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder Spittlebug
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
American Lovage
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Alder Spittlebug
The Alder Spittlebug (Aphrophora alni) is a species in the genus Aphrophora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
American Lovage
The American Lovage (Ligusticum canadense) is a species in the genus Ligusticum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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