Alder Spittlebug vs Brown Roll Rim
Aphrophora alni compared with Paxillus involutus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Brown Roll Rim |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Paxillaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Paxillus |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Paxillus involutus |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernBrown Roll Rim
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Brown Roll Rim |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Brown Roll Rim
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
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.
Brown Roll Rim
The Brown Roll Rim (Paxillus involutus) is a species in the genus Paxillus. 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 5 countries:
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