Alder Spittlebug vs cedar wattle
Aphrophora alni compared with Acacia terminalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | cedar wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Acacia |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Acacia terminalis |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concerncedar wattle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | cedar wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
cedar wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Portugal.
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.
cedar wattle
The Cedar Wattle (Acacia terminalis) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found in Portugal.
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