Alder Spittlebug vs Cherry-eye Sprite
Aphrophora alni compared with Pseudagrion sublacteum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Cherry-eye Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Pseudagrion |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Pseudagrion sublacteum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alder Spittlebug and Cherry-eye Sprite share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernCherry-eye Sprite
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Cherry-eye Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Cherry-eye Sprite
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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.
Cherry-eye Sprite
The Cherry-eye Sprite (Pseudagrion sublacteum) is a species in the genus Pseudagrion. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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