Alder Spittlebug vs butterfly-pea
Aphrophora alni compared with Centrosema virginianum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | butterfly-pea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Centrosema |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Centrosema virginianum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernbutterfly-pea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | butterfly-pea |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
butterfly-pea
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and India.
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.
butterfly-pea
The Butterfly-pea (Centrosema virginianum) is a species in the genus Centrosema. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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