Alder Spittlebug vs Chinese gall
Aphrophora alni compared with Rhus chinensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Chinese gall |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Rhus |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Rhus chinensis |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernChinese gall
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Chinese gall |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Chinese gall
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Italy and Taiwan.
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.
Chinese gall
The Chinese Gall (Rhus chinensis) is a species in the genus Rhus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Italy and Taiwan.
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