Alder Spittlebug vs Bastard Catclaw
Aphrophora alni compared with Microgramma lycopodioides
Key Differences
- Alder Spittlebug is Least Concern while Bastard Catclaw is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Bastard Catclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Microgramma |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Microgramma lycopodioides |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernBastard Catclaw
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Bastard Catclaw |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Bastard Catclaw
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
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.
Bastard Catclaw
The Bastard Catclaw (Microgramma lycopodioides) is a species in the genus Microgramma. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Its range includes Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
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