Alder Spittlebug vs Beech Rim-Lichen

Aphrophora alni compared with Lecanora glabrata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alder Spittlebug Beech Rim-Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Hemiptera (Hemiptera) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Aphrophoridae Lecanoraceae
Genus Aphrophora Lecanora
Species Aphrophora alni Lecanora glabrata

Conservation Status

Alder Spittlebug

LC — Least Concern

Beech Rim-Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alder Spittlebug Beech Rim-Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alder Spittlebug

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Beech Rim-Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, 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.

Beech Rim-Lichen

The Beech Rim-Lichen (Lecanora glabrata) is a species in the genus Lecanora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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