Alder Spittlebug vs Boreal Thorius

Aphrophora alni compared with Thorius boreas

Key Differences

• Alder Spittlebug is Least Concern while Boreal Thorius is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alder Spittlebug	Boreal Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Aphrophoridae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Aphrophora	Thorius
Species	Aphrophora alni	Thorius boreas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alder Spittlebug

LC — Least Concern

Boreal Thorius

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alder Spittlebug	Boreal Thorius
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).

Boreal Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Boreal Thorius

The Boreal Thorius (Thorius boreas) is a species in the genus Thorius. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.