Alder Spittlebug vs Athabasca willow
Aphrophora alni compared with Salix athabascensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Athabasca willow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Salix |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Salix athabascensis |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernAthabasca willow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Athabasca willow |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Athabasca willow
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
Athabasca willow
The Athabasca willow (Salix athabascensis) is a species in the genus Salix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found in Canada.
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