Alder Spittlebug vs Big-Bellied Webcap
Aphrophora alni compared with Cortinarius largus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Big-Bellied Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Cortinariaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Cortinarius |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Cortinarius largus |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernBig-Bellied Webcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Big-Bellied Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Big-Bellied Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Big-Bellied Webcap
The Big-Bellied Webcap (Cortinarius largus) is a species in the genus Cortinarius. 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 4 countries:
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