Alder Spittlebug vs Bristled Parachute
Aphrophora alni compared with Marasmius cohaerens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Bristled Parachute |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Marasmius |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Marasmius cohaerens |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernBristled Parachute
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Bristled Parachute |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Bristled Parachute
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.
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.
Bristled Parachute
The Bristled Parachute (Marasmius cohaerens) is a species in the genus Marasmius. 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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