Alder Spittlebug vs bontebok

Aphrophora alni compared with Damaliscus pygargus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alder Spittlebug	bontebok
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Aphrophoridae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Aphrophora	Damaliscus
Species	Aphrophora alni	Damaliscus pygargus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alder Spittlebug and bontebok share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Alder Spittlebug

LC — Least Concern

bontebok

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alder Spittlebug	bontebok
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).

bontebok

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in South Africa.

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.

bontebok

The Bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus) is a species in the genus Damaliscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.