Alder Spittlebug vs black wattle
Aphrophora alni compared with Acacia aulacocarpa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | black wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Acacia |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Acacia aulacocarpa |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernblack wattle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | black wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 wattle
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.
Found in Samoa.
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 wattle
The black wattle (Acacia aulacocarpa) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found in Samoa.
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