Alder Spittlebug vs Aniseed Cockleshell
Aphrophora alni compared with Lentinellus cochleatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Aniseed Cockleshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Russulales (Russulales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Auriscalpiaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Lentinellus |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Lentinellus cochleatus |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernAniseed Cockleshell
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Aniseed Cockleshell |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Aniseed Cockleshell
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
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.
Aniseed Cockleshell
The Aniseed Cockleshell (Lentinellus cochleatus) is a species in the genus Lentinellus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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