Alder Spittlebug vs broad-leaved willowherb
Aphrophora alni compared with Epilobium montanum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | broad-leaved willowherb |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Myrtales (Myrtales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Epilobium |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Epilobium montanum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernbroad-leaved willowherb
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | broad-leaved willowherb |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
broad-leaved willowherb
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada).
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.
broad-leaved willowherb
The Broad-Leaved Willowherb (Epilobium montanum) is a species in the genus Epilobium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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