Alder Spittlebug vs Caucasian hackberry
Aphrophora alni compared with Celtis caucasica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Caucasian hackberry |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Cannabaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Celtis |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Celtis caucasica |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernCaucasian hackberry
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Caucasian hackberry |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Caucasian hackberry
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Ukraine.
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.
Caucasian hackberry
The Caucasian hackberry (Celtis caucasica) is a species in the genus Celtis. 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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