Alder Spittlebug vs Black Stone Flower
Aphrophora alni compared with Parmotrema perlatum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Black Stone Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Parmotrema |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Parmotrema perlatum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernBlack Stone Flower
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Black Stone Flower |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Black Stone Flower
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
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.
Black Stone Flower
The Black Stone Flower (Parmotrema perlatum) is a species in the genus Parmotrema. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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